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!

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

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)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Stir in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese and diced ham until evenly distributed.

Step 5

Pour the cold buttermilk into the bowl and gently stir until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it a few times to bring it together.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.

Step 9

Brush the tops of the biscuits with the beaten egg for a golden finish.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through.

Step 11

Remove the biscuits from the oven and allow them to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1005.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2830.6

Total Fat 161.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 97.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 720.2mg	0%
Sodium 7225.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 223.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.5g	0%
Total Sugars 25.9g
Protein 122.8g	0%

Vitamin D 166.2IU	0%
Calcium 1312.8mg	0%
Iron 14.5mg	0%
Potassium 1370.5mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.2%

Protein: 17.3%

Carbs: 31.5%