Ham and Cheese Butter Swim Biscuits are a delicious, buttery take on classic biscuits with the added savory flavors of ham and cheese. They’re perfect for breakfast or as a side dish. Here’s a simple recipe to try:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups buttermilk
- ½ cup melted butter (unsalted)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup diced ham (cooked)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Add the wet ingredients: Pour the buttermilk into the dry mixture and stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Add ham and cheese: Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese and diced ham until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Prepare the baking dish: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Pour the melted butter into an 8×8-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly across the bottom.
- Shape and place biscuits: Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough directly into the melted butter in the baking dish. The dough will spread, but that’s okay — these biscuits are meant to be rustic and buttery!
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the tops of the biscuits are golden brown.
- Garnish and serve: Optionally sprinkle with garlic powder and parsley after baking. Let them cool slightly, then cut into squares and serve.
Enjoy these rich, savory biscuits fresh out of the oven! They’re perfect for any meal.