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Delicious Recipe

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  • Author: Paula
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 12 biscuits
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Protein Biscuits are a savory, nutritious treat perfect for breakfast or a snack. Packed with cottage cheese, cheddar, ham, and chives, they offer a delicious balance of protein and flavor. Easily made with pantry staples, these biscuits are soft on the inside with a golden crust, ideal for slicing and making hearty breakfast sandwiches or enjoying on their own.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Wet and Mix-in Ingredients

  • 16 oz cottage cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 eggs, whisked
  • 6 oz ham or turkey, diced
  • 1/3 cup chives, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly dust the parchment paper with flour to prevent sticking.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, onion powder, garlic powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined to evenly distribute the leavening agents and seasonings.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, combine the cottage cheese, shredded cheddar, whisked eggs, diced ham or turkey, and chopped chives. Stir thoroughly until evenly mixed.
  4. Form the Dough: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Using a wooden spoon or silicone spatula, mix the ingredients until the dough starts to come together. Then, with clean floured hands, knead the dough briefly to form a large dough ball. Add a little flour if the dough feels too sticky, but keep it slightly sticky for tenderness.
  5. Shape the Biscuits: Place the dough ball onto the prepared baking sheet. Flatten it with your hands into a roughly 7 by 10 inch rectangle. It doesn’t need to be perfect.
  6. Cut into Biscuits: Using a knife or bench scraper, cut the dough into 12 equal-sized biscuits. Space them evenly on the baking sheet to ensure even baking.
  7. Bake: Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 22 to 25 minutes until the tops are lightly golden and the bottoms are a deep golden brown.
  8. Cool and Serve: Remove the biscuits from the oven and allow them to cool slightly on the baking sheet. Serve warm, either as-is or sliced in half for delicious breakfast sandwiches.

Notes

  • For a lower sodium option, choose reduced-sodium ham or turkey and reduce added salt if desired.
  • Substitute cottage cheese with ricotta for a creamier texture.
  • These biscuits freeze well—cool completely, then freeze in an airtight container and reheat before serving.
  • Add herbs like parsley or dill alongside chives for extra flavor variation.
  • Ensure the dough is slightly sticky but manageable; adding too much flour can make biscuits dense.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 biscuit
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 1.5g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 17g
  • Fiber: 1.5g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

Find it online: https://piesbypaula.com/cheddar-ham-protein-biscuits-recipe/