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    Ham and Cheese Biscuits with Basil

    Published: Oct 23, 2014 · Modified: Nov 9, 2019 by Anna 15 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Ham and Cheese Biscuits with Basil - flaky and buttery biscuits with ham, cheese and basil! Perfect with a steaming hot bowl of soup or chili!

    Ham and Cheese Biscuits with Basil - flaky and buttery biscuits with ham, cheese and basil! Perfect with a steaming hot bowl of soup or chili!

    The summer is over, we are knee-deep into fall and I just bought my first basil plant.

    Yep, you read that right.

    For the last two years, I gave up on growing herbs in my garden as I never had much success with it. And then I saw this gorgeous basil plant in our store. I looked at my Hubby and in slow motion placed the plant in our grocery cart. He gave me a look saying "I give it three days".

    Right now, my basil plant is sitting on the counter in it's special designated place. I see it everyday, I water it everyday. It actually makes me proud! I've had it for a week now and I am seeing new leaves! I love the fragrance of it! Slightly sweet, citrusy and so earthy. Amazing!

    Ham and Cheese Biscuits with Basil - flaky and buttery biscuits with ham, cheese and basil! Perfect with a steaming hot bowl of soup or chili!

    So far, I've added it as a topping on our pizza and absolutely loved it! The other day, I was stirring up the dough for my cut out biscuits. The plan was to make them with ham and cheese. And then I saw my basil plant on the counter and had a brilliant idea - to add some chopped leaves into the dough.

    Oh my! I may never make biscuits without basil again! It adds freshness and citrusy flavor that is like a pop of freshness in these biscuits. I love it!

    You will love how easy they are to whip up and how tender they bake up. And of course, the layers - a must in cut-out biscuits. So so good! This is definitely a keeper recipe!

    Ham and Cheese Biscuits

    Ham and Cheese Biscuits with Basil

    Author: Anna
    Ham and Cheese Biscuits with Basil - flaky and buttery biscuits with ham, cheese and basil! Perfect with a steaming hot bowl of soup or chili!This recipe makes 10 biscuits.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 5 people
    Calories 465 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoons baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • dash of cayenne pepper
    • â…› teaspoon ground black pepper
    • ½ cup (1 stick) salted butter, chilled
    • 1 large egg , beaten
    • ½ cup buttermilk
    • ¾ cup chopped ham
    • ½ cup shredded cheese ( I used mozzarella)
    • ¼ cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves , chopped

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
    • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
    • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, garlic powder, cayenne, pepper).
    • Grate the chilled butter over the flour mixture and immediately cut it in with a pastry cutter.
    • In a large measuring cup, whisk together buttermilk and egg. Add to the dry ingredients.
    • Stir in few times.
    • Add ham, cheese and basil.
    • Stir in util the flour is incorporated. Do not overmix!
    • Place the dough onto a floured surface. Form into a disk. Fold in half. Gently flatten into a disk again. Fold in half again.
    • Flatten into a disk about ¾ inch thick.
    • Cut out the biscuits with floured biscuit cutter. Place onto the prepared baking sheet.
    • Gather the scraps of the dough, cut out more biscuits and place on the sheet.
    • Bake the biscuits for 18 to 22 minutes, or until risen, show layers and have golden tops.
    • Let the biscuits cool on the sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer onto a cooling rack to cool completely.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 465kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 809mg | Potassium: 328mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 795IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 173mg | Iron: 2.9mg
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    Ham and Cheese Biscuits with Basil - flaky and buttery biscuits with ham, cheese and basil! Perfect with a steaming hot bowl of soup or chili!

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    1. Aimee says

      October 23, 2014 at 3:02 pm

      I'm not sure if I want these for breakfast or dinner!!! They look phenomenal 🙂

      Reply
    2. Karen says

      October 23, 2014 at 12:57 pm

      You are not alone Anna! My basil plant is exploding!! We will see how long it lasts, it's outside in the ground now. My only advice to you is to stop watering it every day. Give it a good soak every 4-5 days. Just my 2 cents! 🙂 These biscuits! I have to try them!!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        October 23, 2014 at 1:49 pm

        Eeek! Stopping right now! Thanks, Karen!

        Reply
    3. Patricia says

      October 23, 2014 at 11:45 am

      These look amazing! Perfect for the holidays!

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      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        October 23, 2014 at 1:50 pm

        Absolutely! Thank you, Patricia!

        Reply
    4. heather says

      October 23, 2014 at 9:59 am

      goodness, I could use about four of these this morning

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        October 23, 2014 at 1:50 pm

        Thanks, Heather!

        Reply
    5. Catalina says

      October 23, 2014 at 8:57 am

      Love biscuits, I probably won't be able to stop eating these!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        October 23, 2014 at 1:50 pm

        They are so good, it really is hard to stop! Thanks, Catalina!

        Reply
    6. Becca says

      October 23, 2014 at 8:21 am

      I love fresh basil!! What a great way to use it 🙂

      Reply
    7. Amy says

      October 23, 2014 at 8:20 am

      I've never thought of ham with basil before, but I bet it's delicious. These biscuits look so fluffy and tasty! Best of luck keeping your basil plant healthy! 🙂

      Reply
    8. Jennie says

      October 23, 2014 at 8:02 am

      Yay for successfully growing basil on your counter. You're already proving the hubby wrong. Now I want basil in my biscuits.

      Reply
    9. Betsy says

      October 23, 2014 at 6:48 am

      I'm definitely going to have to try this!! I never though to add ham and cheese to the biscuit!! Great idea!

      Reply
    10. Alice says

      October 23, 2014 at 6:12 am

      Your first basil plant?! hooray!! I love savory biscuits!!! one of my weaknesses!!! love and pinned!!

      Reply
    11. Lisa says

      October 23, 2014 at 6:07 am

      I love having fresh basil year round! Savory biscuits are some of my favorites 🙂 Pinned.

      Reply

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