Description
Delicious and protein-packed cheddar ham biscuits made with cottage cheese, shredded cheddar, diced ham, and fresh chives. These savory biscuits are easy to prepare and perfect for breakfast or a snack, offering a hearty combination of flavors baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 16 oz cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 eggs, whisked
- 6 oz ham or turkey, diced
- 1/3 cup chives, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly flour the parchment paper to prevent the biscuits from sticking during baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, onion powder, garlic powder, baking powder, and salt until all the ingredients are evenly combined.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, combine the cottage cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, whisked eggs, diced ham, and finely chopped chives. Stir thoroughly until everything is well mixed.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients. Use a wooden spoon or silicone spatula to mix initially. When the dough starts to come together, knead it gently with clean floured hands to form a large dough ball. If the dough is too sticky, sprinkle a little more flour as needed but keep the dough slightly sticky and manageable.
- Shape the Biscuits: Transfer the dough ball to the prepared baking sheet and flatten it with your hands into a rough rectangle about 7 inches by 10 inches. It doesn’t need to be perfectly even.
- Divide Dough into Biscuits: Using a knife or bench scraper, cut the dough evenly into 12 biscuit portions. Make sure to space the biscuits evenly on the baking sheet for even baking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 22 to 25 minutes or until the biscuit tops are slightly golden brown and the bottoms are fully cooked and golden.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them warm as is or slice in half to use as a base for tasty breakfast sandwiches.
Notes
- You can substitute turkey for the ham to vary the flavor or use a vegetarian alternative if preferred.
- The dough should be slightly sticky but manageable; adding too much flour can make the biscuits tough.
- For a crispier top, brush the biscuits lightly with melted butter before baking.
- These biscuits keep well in an airtight container for up to 3 days and can be frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
