Garden season is in full swing and if your garden is full of beautiful fresh chives you need to make these cheddar ham & chive biscuits! This is my tried and true tall, flaky and buttery biscuit recipes, full of sharp cheddar, sliced ham and chopped chives. A perfect Summer combo to serve at any time of day!

a white plate full of ham and cheese biscuits and one biscuits with butter

I believe that a good biscuit recipe needs to be a staple in anyones kitchen. A recipe that is simple and quick yet turns out perfect every time. This is that recipe!! These Cheddar, Ham & Chive biscuits make a perfect afternoon snack, breakfast served with eggs or a beautiful addition to any dinner.

Making them is incredibly simple, but there are a few key steps to getting them perfect. You start by mixing the dry ingredients. Then, add in all the mix ins. In this case, cheddar, ham and chives. Next, you stir in cold grated butter. This takes away the step of having to cut in the butter which can be annoying. Finally, you add in the egg and milk, mix until you get a thick dough, then cut and bake until golden!

This recipe is great because it can be doubled or even tripled if serving a crowd. You can make them ahead of time and store the biscuits in the freezer to keep them nice and fresh! They are beautifully flaky, full of buttery layers and have the perfect golden exterior. You’ll never need another biscuit recipe again.

a baking sheet with unbaked ham, cheese and chive biscuits

Tips for Making Perfect Cheddar Ham & Chive Biscuits

Use COLD ingredients. The key to ensuring you get nice flaky biscuits is to make sure that your milk, eggs and butter are all straight from the fridge. This prevents the butter from melting until they are in the oven which helps give beautiful buttery layers.
Another essential part of getting a layered fluffy and flaky biscuit is the way you knead/ fold the dough. You want to stir it just until it comes together. Then flip it onto the counter, and instead of full on kneading it, you want to gently fold the dough over itself. Repeat this a few times stacked those gorgeous layers, while keeping the butter from melting.
Lastly, make sure your baking powder is fresh. Many people aren’t aware that baking powder can lose its rising power if it is too old. If you have had it for more than 1-2 years you should replace it with fresh stuff.

Cheddar Ham & Chive Biscuit Ingredients

Flour– You just need all purpose flour for these.

Butter– Cold butter is essential. I like salted but you can use unsalted too.

Milk– Whole milk is always best but 2% will be fine too.

Egg- Make sure it is cold from the fridge.

Sourdough Discard– This is optional, but if you do have it, it adds an extra bit of flavor.

Baking Powder– The main leavening agent to get tall fluffy biscuits.

Cheddar Cheese– I like a nice sharp cheddar but use whatever you prefer.

Ham– Any ham you like is good. I use Black Forest.

Chives– If you have them fresh from your garden, amazing! If not, just grab some from the store.

a white plate of tall buttery ham and cheese biscuits

The Steps

Preheat your oven to 400F.
Start by whisking together the flour, baking powder and salt in a mixing bowl.
Next, add in the chives, cheddar and ham, and stir with a fork to get everything coated.
Then, add in the cold grated butter and whisk until evenly mixed.
To a small bowl or measuring cup. combined the buttermilk, egg and sourdough discard (if using). Whisk until smooth.
Pour this wet mixture into the dry, then stir just until a thick dough starts to form, but with a bit of flour spots still remaining.
Dump the dough out onto the counter, then gently press the dough together. You don’t want to over work the dough, think more so just pressing it together opposed to kneading.
Then, take one side of the dough, and fold it over top of the other, and gently press the dough dough. This is forming those beautiful layers in your biscuits by stacking the dough like this. Repeat this folding process about 3-4 times, then gently press the dough down into a long rectangle.
Using a sharp knife, cut the dough into 8-10 square biscuits.
Place them all on a baking sheet lined with parchment, then brush the tops with a bit of milk. This helps get a lovely golden top.
Bake the biscuits for 15-17 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven, and enjoy as is or brush with some salted butter!

If you give this recipe a try, leave a comment or a recipe review below!

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Cheddar Ham & Chive Biscuits (with or without sourdough)



				
				Yield: 
				8-10 biscuits
			
	
						
				Prep Time: 
				15 minutes 
			
					
				Cook Time: 
				15 minutes 
			
					
				Total Time: 
				30 minutes 
			
			

		
			Tall, flaky and buttery biscuits full of sharp cheddar cheese, juicy ham and fresh chives! The perfect Summer biscuit.
		
		
	
	
		
	
			

				
		Ingredients

											
									
						2 1/2 cups all purpose flour					
									
						1 tbsp baking powder					
									
						1/4 tsp salt					
									
						1 cups shredded cheddar cheese					
									
						1/2 cups dived ham					
									
						1/2 cup sliced chives					
									
						1/2 cup cold grated butter					
									
						1 egg					
									
						2/3 cup buttermilk					
									
						1/2 cup sourdough discard OR an extra 1/4 cup both flour & milk					
							
			
		
		
		Instructions
		Preheat your oven to 400F. 
Start by whisking together the flour, baking powder and salt in a mixing bowl. 
Next, add in the chives, cheddar and ham, and stir with a fork to get everything coated. 
Then, add in the cold grated butter and whisk until evenly mixed. 
To a small bowl or measuring cup. combined the buttermilk, egg and sourdough discard (if using). Whisk until smooth. 
Pour this wet mixture into the dry, then stir just until a thick dough starts to form, but with a bit of flour spots still remaining. 
Dump the dough out onto the counter, then gently press the dough together. You don't want to over work the dough, think more so just pressing it together opposed to kneading.
Then, take one side of the dough, and fold it over top of the other, and gently press the dough dough. This is forming those beautiful layers in your biscuits by stacking the dough like this. 
Repeat this folding process about 3-4 times, then gently press the dough down into a long rectangle. 
Using a sharp knife, cut the dough into 8-10 square biscuits. 
Place them all on a baking sheet lined with parchment, then brush the tops with a bit of milk. This helps get a lovely golden top. 
Bake the biscuits for 15-17 minutes or until golden brown. 
Remove from the oven, and enjoy as is or brush with some salted butter!
	
	
		Notes
		
			
* If you don't hve chives you can ommit them or sub with thinly sliced green onion. I would just cut the amount back to 1/3 cup as green onions are more strong in flavor. 
* This recipe can be doubles or even tripled. 
* You can store the biscuits already baked in the freezer for up to a month, or you can store them unbaked and covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days before baking.

		
	
	
		
	

		
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					Category: Sourdough

Cheddar Ham & Chive Biscuits (with or without sourdough)

Tips for Making Perfect Cheddar Ham & Chive Biscuits

Cheddar Ham & Chive Biscuit Ingredients

The Steps