Imagine this: Tender, buttery-layered biscuits stuffed with melty cheese and savory ham, all baked in a pool of golden, sizzling butter so they’re crispy on the bottom and cloud-soft inside. These Ham and Cheese Butter Swim Biscuits are the ultimate comfort food hack—easy, insanely delicious, and impossible to resist!
Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or alongside soups, these biscuits are flaky, cheesy, and packed with flavor—plus, they’re ready in just 30 minutes!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✅ Buttery, flaky layers – Thanks to the "swim" method (baking in butter!).
✅ Loaded with ham & cheese – Every bite is packed with flavor.
✅ No kneading, no rolling – Just mix, pour, and bake!
✅ Crowd-pleasing – Great for potlucks, holidays, or lazy weekends.
Ingredients (Makes 9-12 Biscuits)
For the Biscuit Dough
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp salt
½ tsp garlic powder (optional but amazing)
1 ½ cups buttermilk (*or 1 ¼ cups milk + 1 tbsp vinegar*)
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling
1 cup diced ham (or cooked bacon, sausage, or turkey)
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (or Swiss, pepper jack, etc.)
2 tbsp chopped chives or green onions (optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions
