Description
A decadent twist on traditional biscuits, these Ham and Cheese Butter Swim Biscuits literally swim in melted butter as they bake, creating an irresistibly crispy bottom and fluffy interior, loaded with savory ham and melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups whole buttermilk
- 1 cup salted butter
- 1½ cups diced ham
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Place butter in a 9×9-inch baking dish and melt in the preheating oven.
- Mix flour, baking powder, garlic powder, and salt in a bowl. Stir in buttermilk until just combined. Fold in ham and cheese.
- Pour batter over melted butter without stirring. Cut through batter into 9 squares.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
- Don’t overmix the batter to ensure tender biscuits
- Allow biscuits to cool for 5 minutes before serving
- Can substitute different cheeses or meats for variation
- Buttermilk can be made by adding 2 tablespoons lemon juice to regular milk
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 420
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 75mg