Name: Ham and Cheese Butter Swim Biscuits
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional); 1 teaspoon dried thyme (optional); ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; ¼ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed; 1 cup whole milk; 1 ½ cups cubed cooked chicken ham or halal turkey ham (for a Halal option); 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (you can substitute with other cheeses like mozzarella or Monterey Jack if preferred); ½ cup unsalted butter, melted (for the swim); Flour: The base of the biscuit dough, providing structure and texture.; Butter: Cold butter helps create a flaky biscuit, and the melted butter that “swims” in the pan adds richness and flavor to each bite.; Ham: Choose a halal, lean cooked ham or turkey ham for a savory and protein-packed addition. Make sure the ham is free of any pork content to ensure the recipe meets Halal dietary requirements.; Cheese: Sharp cheddar adds a bold, tangy flavor to the biscuits, but you can experiment with your favorite cheeses.; Milk: The milk adds moisture and helps bind the biscuit dough together.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
1 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1 cup whole milk
1 ½ cups cubed cooked chicken ham or halal turkey ham (for a Halal option)
1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (you can substitute with other cheeses like mozzarella or Monterey Jack if preferred)
½ cup unsalted butter, melted (for the swim)

Ingredient Highlights

Flour: The base of the biscuit dough, providing structure and texture.
Butter: Cold butter helps create a flaky biscuit, and the melted butter that “swims” in the pan adds richness and flavor to each bite.
Ham: Choose a halal, lean cooked ham or turkey ham for a savory and protein-packed addition. Make sure the ham is free of any pork content to ensure the recipe meets Halal dietary requirements.
Cheese: Sharp cheddar adds a bold, tangy flavor to the biscuits, but you can experiment with your favorite cheeses.
Milk: The milk adds moisture and helps bind the biscuit dough together.

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Instructions

Prepare the Biscuit Dough:

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease or line a 9×9-inch square baking dish or a similar-sized oven-safe pan.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, thyme (if using), and black pepper. These dry ingredients will provide the base of your biscuit dough.
Cut in the Butter: Add the cubed cold butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with small pea-sized butter pieces. This will create that delicious flaky texture in your biscuits.
Add the Milk: Pour in the milk and stir the mixture just until it begins to come together into a dough. Be careful not to overmix, as that can result in dense biscuits.
Add Ham and Cheese: Gently fold in the cubed ham and shredded cheese, ensuring that both ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Bake the Biscuits:

Prepare the Baking Dish: Pour the melted butter into the bottom of your prepared baking dish, ensuring the bottom is covered with a layer of butter. This “butter swim” creates a flavorful base for the biscuits.
Form Biscuit Dough: Using a spoon or your hands, scoop out spoonfuls of the biscuit dough and drop them into the prepared dish. Arrange the dough balls close together, but not tightly packed, as they will expand while baking.
Bake the Biscuits: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Let the biscuits cool in the pan for 5 minutes before serving. They’re best enjoyed warm, straight from the oven.

Prep Time: 15minutes

Nutrition

Serving Size: 12
Calories: 300
Fat: 15g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Protein: 8g