Name: Ham and Cheese Biscuits
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 4 cups all purpose flour; 2 tablespoons baking powder; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 teaspoons granulated garlic; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 cup diced ham; 8 oz shredded cheese (I used Colby Jack); 1/2 cup cold butter; 1/2 cup shortening; 2 cups cold buttermilk; 1/4 cup melted butter for brushing tops (optional)

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Ham and Cheese Biscuits are a great grab and go breakfast or a tasty addition to any meal of the day. Flaky buttermilk biscuits filled with smoky ham, cheese and garlic flavor.

This recipe is a twist on my classic Buttermilk Biscuits that I make about once a week. My family loved these for an easy protein packed breakfast that they could grab on their way out the door. A great idea for leftover ham and easy to make ahead for a busy week.

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How to Make Ham and Cheese Biscuits:

Mix all purpose flour with baking powder, sugar, salt and granulated garlic in a mixing bowl.
Cut in shortening and butter.
Mix in diced ham and shredded cheese.

Add buttermilk and stir until dough comes together. It may be a bit sticky.
Pour dough out onto a well floured surface and roll or pat out about 1/2 inch thickness.
Use a biscuit cutter to cut into circles.
Place on a lined baking sheet with the biscuits touching.
Bake for about 20 minutes or until biscuits are lightly browned around the edges.
Brush with melted butter.

Serve with your favorite breakfast, lunch or dinner or just grab one on the go for a filling and delicious snack.

Recipe Variations:

Substitute cooked and crumbled breakfast sausage or bacon for the ham.

Any shredded cheese will work. Smoked gouda, cheddar or colby-jack are all great options.

Use all butter or all shortening in the biscuits.

Cut recipe in half for a smaller batch.

How to Store and Reheat:

Store cooled, room temperature, biscuits wrapped in plastic wrap or in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days.

To reheat, slice in half and toast in a toaster oven or place on a baking sheet and bake for 8 -10 minutes at 325°.

Can You Freeze Biscuits?

Freeze the baked biscuits on a parchment lined baking sheet for 2 hours. Store in a zip top freezer bag in the freezer for up to 6 months. Reheat frozen biscuits on a lined baking sheet for 15-18 minutes at 325°.

If you have leftover ham, this easy Ham Soup is loaded with veggies and pasta in a cheesy broth that everyone will love.

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