Description
These Ham & Cheese Butter Swim Biscuits are a savory delight with chunks of sharp cheddar, diced ham, and fresh chives baked in a pool of melted butter for a deliciously moist texture.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 stick salted butter
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cubed
- 2 cups diced ham
- 1/4 cup diced chives
- 2 cups buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking dish: Preheat oven to 450°F and grease a baking dish.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar, garlic, and salt.
- Add cheese, ham, and chives: Mix in cheddar, ham, and chives until combined.
- Pour in buttermilk: Stir in buttermilk until just combined.
- Bake biscuits: Drop spoonfuls of dough into the prepared dish, then pour melted butter over the top. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- You can customize this recipe by adding different types of cheese or herbs for extra flavor.
- Make sure not to overmix the dough to keep the biscuits tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 570 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg