Description
Warm Ham and Cheese Butter Swim Biscuits emerge straight from Southern comfort kitchens, delivering pure golden-brown deliciousness that makes dinner feel like a warm family hug. Melted butter bathes flaky layers packed with salty ham and gooey cheese, creating a simple meal guaranteed to satisfy serious hunger.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup diced ham
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a blazing 450°F and position the rack in the center for even baking.
- Melt ½ cup unsalted butter and pour it directly into a 9×13 inch baking dish, creating a golden buttery base.
- Grab a large mixing bowl and whisk 2 cups all-purpose flour with 1 tablespoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon salt until perfectly combined.
- In a separate bowl, blend 1 cup buttermilk with ¼ cup melted butter, then pour this liquid mixture into your dry ingredients, stirring until just incorporated.
- Gently fold 1 cup diced ham and 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese into your biscuit dough, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Using a spoon, carefully drop generous dollops of the dough directly into the butter-coated baking dish, allowing them to nestle comfortably against each other.
- Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for exactly 22 minutes, watching for a beautiful golden-brown top that signals perfect doneness.
- Remove from the oven and let the biscuits rest for 5 minutes, allowing them to absorb the surrounding butter and develop a slightly crisp exterior.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon fresh chives on top for a bright, herbal finish if desired before serving warm.
Notes
- Butter is key to achieving a golden, crispy bottom that makes these biscuits extra delicious.
- Grate your own cheese instead of using pre-shredded for better melting and richer flavor.
- Avoid overmixing the dough to keep the biscuits tender and prevent them from becoming tough.
- Let the biscuits rest for a few minutes after baking so the cheese can settle and the butter can be absorbed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Ham
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg