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Ham and Cheese Butter Swim Biscuits

Ham and Cheese Butter Swim Biscuits

Ham and Cheese Butter Swim Biscuits are soft, buttery biscuits loaded with diced ham and melted cheddar, perfect for a quick breakfast or savory snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 9 Servings
Course: Biscuits
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon aluminum free baking powder
  • 1 ¾ cups buttermilk up to 2 cups if batter seems dry
  • 2 cups small diced ham
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup 1 stick salted butter

Method
 

Step 1: Preheat and Melt Butter
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Place the butter in your baking dish and put it in the oven until melted. Keep an eye on it so it doesn’t brown.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and baking powder.
Step 3: Add Buttermilk
  1. Pour in the buttermilk and stir until just combined. Don’t overmix. The batter will be thick.
Step 4: Fold in Ham and Cheese
  1. Stir in the diced ham and shredded cheese. I like to mix gently so the cheese stays evenly spread.
Step 5: Spread in Dish
  1. Carefully spread the dough over the melted butter. It will look like it’s sitting on top of the butter. That’s exactly what you want.
Step 6: Score the Dough
  1. Use a knife to cut the unbaked dough into 9 squares. This makes it easier to serve later.
Step 7: Bake
  1. Bake for 25–30 minutes until the top is golden brown. The edges will be crispy from the butter.
  2. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

1. The batter for these Ham and Cheese Butter Swim Biscuits should be thick but easy to spread; if it feels too dry, add a small splash of buttermilk until it loosens slightly.
2. Always spread the dough evenly over the melted butter without stirring it together, so the butter can rise around the biscuits as they bake.
3. Cut or score the dough into squares before baking to help the butter flow between sections and make serving easier later.
4. Bake until the top is golden brown and the center is fully set; if the middle looks wet, give it a few extra minutes in the oven.
5. Let the biscuits rest for several minutes after baking so they firm up, which helps them hold their shape and keeps the inside soft and tender.