Ingredients
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Before diving into the cooking process, let’s gather our ingredients. Here’s what you will need:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced ham
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter (for swimming!)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Add cubed cold butter and mix until crumbly.
- Fold in shredded cheddar cheese and diced ham.
- Pour in milk and stir until just combined, keeping the dough slightly sticky.
- Melt 1/4 cup butter and pour it into a greased baking dish.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough into the melted butter.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding herbs or spices.
- These biscuits are best served warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg