Description
Flaky, buttery biscuits loaded with sharp cheddar cheese, diced ham, and fresh green onions. These savory biscuits are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side dish with soups and salads.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp (12g) baking powder
- 1 tsp (5g) sugar
- 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
- 1/4 tsp (1g) garlic powder
- 1/2 cup (115g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 cup (120g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup (75g) diced cooked ham
- 1/4 cup (25g) chopped green onions
- 3/4 cup (180ml) cold buttermilk
- 1 tbsp (15ml) melted butter (for brushing)
- Optional: 1/4 tsp smoked paprika for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and garlic powder.
- Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in cheddar cheese, ham, and green onions until evenly distributed.
- Gradually add buttermilk, stirring just until dough comes together (don’t overmix).
- Turn dough onto floured surface and gently pat into a 1-inch thick rectangle.
- Cut into 12 squares or use a biscuit cutter for rounds.
- Place on prepared baking sheet, brush tops with melted butter, and sprinkle with smoked paprika if using.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm with extra butter if desired.
Notes
- For flakier biscuits: Keep all ingredients cold and handle dough minimally.
- Make ahead: Freeze unbaked biscuits on tray, then transfer to bag. Bake from frozen adding 2-3 extra minutes.
- Substitutions: Use bacon instead of ham, or swap green onions for chives.
- Storage: Best eaten day-of, but can be reheated in 350°F oven for 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Bread/Side
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg