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Ham and Cheese Drop Biscuits
5 from 45 votes

Ham and Cheese Drop Biscuits

Ham and Cheese Drop Biscuits are soft, golden baked mounds combining shredded sharp cheddar, diced ham, and fresh parsley with a tender biscuit dough. Butter is grated into the dry ingredients before mixing with buttermilk, then dropped in spoonfuls onto baking sheets and baked until puffed and browned.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Appetizer, Bread

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded, extra-sharp
  • ¾ cup ham diced
  • ¼ cup parsley chopped fresh leaves
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • ¾ cup butter frozen, unsalted
  • 1 ¾ cups buttermilk

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 475 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, cheese, ham, parsley, baking powder, baking soda, salt, garlic powder and pepper.
  3. Grate butter using the large holes of a box grater. Stir into the flour mixture.
  4. Add buttermilk and stir using a rubber spatula until a soft dough forms.
  5. Drop 24 large mounds of the dough (about 3 tablespoons each) onto the prepared baking sheets.
  6. Place into oven and bake for 14-18 minutes, or until golden brown, rotating pans halfway through baking.
  7. Serve warm.