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Published: Jul 28, 2018 · Modified: Nov 30, 2023 by Kathy

Ham and Cheese Biscuits

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Cheese and Ham Biscuits next to a bowl of tomato soup.

Easy Ham and Cheese Biscuits that are light and tender with bits of ham and cheese baked right inside! This is an easy-to-make biscuit ready to eat in just 30 minutes and there's no rolling out the dough.

Perfect for a grab-and-go breakfast or lunch! 

Ham and Cheese Biscuits on a wooden board.

Drop biscuits with ham and cheese

These easy-to-make drop biscuits can be ready in just 30 minutes. You don't need to roll out the dough or use a biscuit cutter.

Once the dough is made, you use an ice cream scoop or two large spoons to drop mounds of dough onto a cookie sheet! It really couldn't be any easier!

Ham and Cheese Biscuits are perfect for breakfast or lunch! How often does that happen? I originally made these biscuits for breakfast and they were perfect along with a couple of eggs.

They'd be just as delicious alongside a bowl of Broccoli Soup or Enchilada Soup.

Or maybe into a mini sandwich - filled with slices of deli ham and cheddar cheese! A ham and cheese sandwich on a ham and cheese biscuit!

I think these would also be delicious for a picnic lunch along with fresh fruit, chunks of cheese, and strawberry jam!

Key ingredients

Small bowls filled with butter, ham, cheese and flour.

This section reviews the best ingredients and substitutions for this recipe. For an exact list of ingredients and quantities, check the recipe card below.

  • Flour - all purpose flour
  • Butter - salted butter cut into small pieces
  • Sour cream - regular sour cream works best (not light or reduced fat)
  • Cheese - shredded cheddar or use your favorite shredded cheese
  • Ham - cut into small cubes. Use leftover ham or ham from the deli

How to make ham and cheese biscuits

In this section, I share step-by-step photos, cooking methods, techniques, and a general overview. For detailed instructions, temperatures, and timing, check the printable recipe card below.

  • In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar and salt.
  • Add butter and mix into the flour mixture using a pastry blender or your fingers. Mixture should be crumbly looking. 
  • Add ham and cheddar cheese.
A white bowl with flour and small cubes of butter.
Shredded cheddar cheese and small cubed ham in a white bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, mix sour cream and milk together. Add to flour mixture. Stir just until combined. The mixture should be sticky.
Biscuit dough in a white bowl.
Biscuit dough being dropped onto a baking sheet with an ice cream scoop.
  • Bake in a preheated 400°F oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden. 
  • Cool on a baking rack. 
A wire rack filled with baked biscuits.

Biscuit variations

  • Omit ham if desired
  • Substitute ham for finely chopped salami or pepperoni
  • Use your favorite type of cheese - pepper jack, colby, gouda
  • Add finely chopped green onions
  • Sprinkle a bit of shredded parmesan cheese on the top of each biscuit before baking

Biscuit baking tips

  • Use cold butter
  • Stir dough just until mixed
  • Handle dough as little as possible - overworking can cause the biscuits to become tough
  • Make certain oven is fully preheated
  • Store cooled biscuits in the refrigerator

Recipe FAQs

How long will these biscuits last?

The biscuits will last for 3-4 days. Be certain to store biscuits in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Can I freeze the biscuits?

Yes, these biscuits can be frozen once fully cooked and cooled. Place in a single-layer freezer bag. Freeze for up to 30 days.

To use, simply remove from freezer and allow to thaw at room temperature or in the refrigerator.

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A biscuit with ham and cheese on a plate next to a bowl of soup.

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Ham and Cheese Biscuits

Kathy Berget
Drop biscuits with ham and cheese baked right into the biscuit
4.89 from 35 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Servings 12 biscuits
Calories 231 kcal

Equipment

  • Cookie Sheet
  • Cooling Rack
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Cookie Scoop
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 Tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 5 Tablespoons butter (cut into small pieces, salted butter)
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ⅔ cup milk
  • 1 cup ham (finely diced)
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese (grated)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar and salt.
    2 cups flour, 1 Tablespoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon sugar, ½ teaspoon salt
  • Add butter and incorporate into flour mixture using a pastry blender or your fingers. Mixture should be crumbly looking. 
    5 Tablespoons butter
  • Mix in ham and cheddar cheese.
    1 cup ham, 1 cup cheddar cheese
  • In a separate bowl, combine sour cream and milk together. Add to flour mixture. Stir just until combined. The mixture should be sticky.
    1 cup sour cream, ⅔ cup milk
  • Use an ice cream scoop or a large spoon and place mounds of dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased.
  • Bake in a preheated 400°F oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden and baked through.
  • Cool on a baking rack. 

Notes

Variations
  • Omit ham if desired
  • Substitute ham for finely chopped salami or pepperoni
  • Use your favorite type of cheese - pepper jack, colby, gouda
  • Add finely chopped green onions
  • Sprinkle a bit of shredded parmesan cheese on the top of each biscuit before baking
Biscuit baking tips
  • Use cold butter
  • Stir dough just until mixed
  • Handle dough as little as possible - overworking can cause the biscuits to become tough
  • Make certain oven is fully preheated
  • Store cooled biscuits in the refrigerator

Nutritional Disclaimer:

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biscuitCalories: 231kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 7gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 357mgPotassium: 210mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 380IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 152mgIron: 1.2mg
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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Cindy says

    November 14, 2023 at 9:05 am

    1 star
    These were the worst biscuits ever. They didn’t bake well and tasted terrible. Don’t waste your time or money on these.

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      November 14, 2023 at 12:51 pm

      Amazing! I'm thinking maybe something went wrong with your baking because if you like ham and if you like cheese and if you love biscuits, these are quite delicious! So sorry these didn't work for you. Several readers have had much success and love them.
      Kathy

      Reply
    • Kathy says

      August 18, 2024 at 7:10 am

      Interesting. They are quite a hit with most people. If they didn't bake well, I'm wondering if you changed the recipe or if your oven temperature might be off. Also, be careful how you measure your flour. It's easy to get too much flour if you don't use a fluff and scoop method. I'm sorry you didn't care for them.

      Reply
  2. Lisa says

    May 10, 2022 at 4:00 pm

    Could these be mixed up and then frozen before baked? They look delicious!
    Lisa

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      May 10, 2022 at 9:09 pm

      Hi Lisa,
      I have not frozen these with raw dough and then baked later. I don't know how they'd turn out.
      Kathy

      Reply
    • Adele says

      August 27, 2023 at 2:39 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious and easy to make. A hit with family and friends.

      Reply
  3. Alice says

    March 29, 2022 at 11:15 am

    Do I have to use sourcream?

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      March 29, 2022 at 5:28 pm

      Hi Alice,
      No, but the biscuits won't be quite the same. I have only made the biscuits as written. You could try substituting buttermilk, but you'll need to use less than the amount of sour cream.
      Kathy

      Reply
  4. Shortie says

    December 28, 2020 at 7:17 am

    5 stars
    This is so simple and very moist recipe. My boys gobbled these up as a snack. I'm trying to use up a lot of leftover ham. Next time I might add jalapenos for myself. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      December 28, 2020 at 7:20 am

      I have the same trouble in my house with my boys gobbling everything up before I even get to it! Jalapenos sounds like a tasty addition!
      Kathy 🙂

      Reply
  5. Susan says

    August 05, 2018 at 2:16 pm

    5 stars
    This is the first time I see ham and cheese biscuits!! They look so fun.. It would be a really great breakfast with a cup of coffee. Wonderful work! Thank you for sharing

    Reply
  6. annie@ciaochowbambina says

    August 02, 2018 at 3:37 pm

    5 stars
    Can I have them for breakfast AND lunch? In the same day? All the time? These look fabulous!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      August 05, 2018 at 8:06 pm

      You could be set for the entire day with these biscuits!

      Reply
  7. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

    July 30, 2018 at 1:35 pm

    5 stars
    How easy are these Kathy?! I love drop biscuits recipes. So much easy than rolling!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      August 05, 2018 at 8:06 pm

      Nothing better!

      Reply
  8. Nicoletta Sugarlovespices says

    July 30, 2018 at 12:26 pm

    5 stars
    I like that they are drop biscuits! They look delicious and yes, so many ways to use them!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      August 05, 2018 at 8:05 pm

      Drop biscuits are so easy and I love all those rough edges!

      Reply
    • Adele says

      October 11, 2022 at 5:52 am

      5 stars
      These are so easy and so good.

      Reply
      • Kathy says

        October 11, 2022 at 7:52 am

        Thank you! They are a favorite in our house!

  9. Adina says

    July 30, 2018 at 8:05 am

    They look wonderful. and so easy to make. I have to put them on the list. 🙂

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      August 05, 2018 at 8:05 pm

      You'll have to make them!

      Reply
  10. David @ Spiced says

    July 30, 2018 at 5:05 am

    I love a good drop biscuit! I don't mind rolling out dough and doing the whole nine yards thing...but drop biscuits are just a thing of beauty. The way the little bits get nice and crispy on top? Oh yeah! I love the ham and cheese version here, Kathy! And I must admit that I'm still laughing at the 'A ham and cheese sandwich on a ham and cheese biscuit!' comment. You're right though...those would be delicious! 🙂

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      July 30, 2018 at 7:40 am

      It would be good though, right??? Ham and cheese on a ham and cheese biscuit! Just think of the burst of flavor that would be happening in every bite!

      Reply
  11. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

    July 28, 2018 at 12:06 pm

    5 stars
    This looks perfect, Kathy! Love that they have lots of ham and cheese. I can only imagine how scrumptious they are straight outta the oven! Nice smear of butter and I'm set 😉

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      August 05, 2018 at 8:04 pm

      A little butter, a little jam and we are all set!

      Reply
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