Ham and Cheese Drop Biscuits
Total Time
40 minutes
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(15)
Ingredients
24 servings
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
- ¾ cup diced ham
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, frozen
- 1 ¾ cups buttermilk
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 475 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine flour, cheese, ham, parsley, baking powder, baking soda, salt, garlic powder and pepper.
Step 3
Grate butter using the large holes of a box grater. Stir into the flour mixture.
Step 4
Add buttermilk and stir using a rubber spatula until a soft dough forms.
Step 5
Drop 24 large mounds of the dough (about 3 tablespoons each) onto the prepared baking sheets.
Step 6
Place into oven and bake for 14-18 minutes, or until golden brown, rotating pans halfway through baking.
Step 7
Serve warm.
Step 8
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Chef's notes
You can serve hot from the oven as is or with extra melted butter on top. Highly recommend the latter.
