Ham and Sharp Cheddar Biscuits
These irresistible Ham and Sharp Cheddar Biscuits are the perfect combination of savory flavors and buttery, flaky layers. Made with cold, cubed butter for that tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture, these homemade biscuits are packed with shredded sharp cheddar cheese and finely diced cooked ham, making them a hearty and satisfying treat. A touch of buttermilk ensures just the right balance of moisture and tang, while a golden egg wash adds an appetizing, bakery-worthy finish. Ready in just 35 minutes from start to finish, these biscuits are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or as a side dish to your favorite soups and stews. Serve them warm and watch them disappear!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 tablespoons Baking powder
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 1.25 cups Sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup Cooked ham (finely diced)
- 0.75 cups Buttermilk (cold)
- 1 unit Egg (beaten, for brushing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese and diced ham until evenly distributed.
Pour the cold buttermilk into the bowl and gently stir until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it a few times to bring it together.
Pat the dough into a 1-inch-thick rectangle. Use a 2.5-inch round biscuit cutter or the rim of a glass to cut out biscuits. Re-roll the scraps as needed to make more biscuits.
Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Brush the tops of the biscuits with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through.
Remove the biscuits from the oven and allow them to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2831 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 161.6 g | 207% | |
| Saturated Fat | 97.2 g | 486% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 720 mg | 240% | |
| Sodium | 7225 mg | 314% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 223.2 g | 81% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.9 g | ||
| Protein | 122.8 g | 246% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.2 mcg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 1313 mg | 101% | |
| Iron | 14.5 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 1370 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
