Hot Honey Ham and Cheese Butter Swim Biscuits
Hot Honey Ham and Cheese Butter Swim Biscuits are rich, fluffy biscuits baked in melted butter and filled with savory ham and melted cheese. The buttery base creates crisp golden edges while keeping the interior soft and tender. A drizzle of hot honey adds the perfect balance of sweetness and gentle heat. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, these biscuits are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or entertaining. Their irresistible combination of textures and flavors makes them a standout comfort food recipe.
Ingredients
For the Biscuit Dough
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups buttermilk
For the Butter Base
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling
- 1½ cups diced cooked ham
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese
For the Hot Honey
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Garnish
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Extra hot honey for drizzling
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, warm the honey over low heat. Stir in red pepper flakes and cayenne pepper. Remove from heat and allow the flavors to infuse.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Pour melted butter into an 8×8-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Add buttermilk and stir until a thick dough forms.
- Fold in diced ham, cheddar cheese, and mozzarella cheese until evenly distributed.
- Spread the dough evenly over the melted butter in the baking dish.
- Using a knife, lightly score the dough into 9 squares to make cutting easier after baking.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and immediately drizzle with the prepared hot honey.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Full-fat buttermilk produces the softest biscuits.
- Sharp cheddar provides the best flavor contrast.
- Honey can be adjusted according to sweetness preference.
- Freshly grated cheese melts more smoothly.
- Leftover holiday ham works perfectly.
- Allow biscuits to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
- Extra hot honey can be served on the side.
- Use high-quality butter for richer flavor.