🥓🥐 Southern Ham Biscuit Sandwich
A Southern Ham Biscuit Sandwich is a classic comfort-food favorite—warm, buttery, flaky biscuits filled with savory ham and optional cheese, honey butter, or mustard. Simple, satisfying, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, holidays, or a grab-and-go meal.
Recipe Overview
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–20 minutes (if baking biscuits)
- Total Time: About 30 minutes
- Servings: 8 sandwiches
Ingredients
Buttermilk Biscuits
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ cup cold butter, cubed
- 1 cup cold buttermilk
OR
- 8 large store-bought buttermilk biscuits
Filling
- 1 pound sliced ham (country ham, smoked ham, or deli ham)
- 8 slices cheddar cheese (optional)
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
Honey Butter (Optional)
- 3 tablespoons softened butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Pinch of salt
Optional Additions
- Dijon mustard
- Pickles
- Fried egg
- Scrambled eggs
- Bacon
- Pepper jelly
- Hot sauce
Instructions
1. Prepare the Biscuits (Homemade)
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Add buttermilk and gently mix.
- Pat dough about 1-inch thick and cut biscuits.
- Bake 12–15 minutes until golden.
2. Prepare the Ham
- Warm ham slices in a skillet for a few minutes for extra flavor.
- Brush with melted butter if desired.
3. Assemble the Sandwiches
- Slice warm biscuits in half.
- Spread with honey butter or mustard.
- Add:
- Ham
- Cheese (optional)
- Extra butter
- Serve warm.
Serving Suggestions
Perfect with:
☕ Coffee
🍳 Scrambled eggs
🍓 Fresh fruit
🥔 Breakfast potatoes
🥗 Side salad
🥣 Grits
Tips for the Best Ham Biscuits
- Use country ham for the most traditional Southern flavor.
- Warm biscuits before assembling for the best texture.
- A little sweet honey butter balances salty ham beautifully.
- For parties, make mini biscuit sliders using small biscuits.
Storage
- Assembled sandwiches: Refrigerate up to 3 days.
- Reheat: Warm in the oven or air fryer to keep biscuits crisp.
- Freeze: Wrap individually and freeze for up to 2 months.
Approximate Nutrition (Per Sandwich)
- Calories: 380
- Protein: 18 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fat: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
Variations 🥪
🍯 Honey Ham Biscuit: Add honey butter and smoked ham.
🧀 Cheesy Ham Biscuit: Add cheddar or pepper jack.
🍳 Breakfast Version: Add egg and cheese for a complete breakfast sandwich.
🌶️ Southern Spicy: Add pepper jelly or hot sauce.
This Southern Ham Biscuit Sandwich is buttery, flaky, savory, and comforting—a true Southern classic that proves simple ingredients can make an unforgettable meal. 🥐✨
A Southern Ham Biscuit Sandwich is a classic comfort-food favorite—warm, buttery, flaky biscuits filled with savory ham and optional cheese, honey butter, or mustard. Simple, satisfying, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, holidays, or a grab-and-go meal.
Recipe Overview
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–20 minutes (if baking biscuits)
- Total Time: About 30 minutes
- Servings: 8 sandwiches
Ingredients
Buttermilk Biscuits
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ cup cold butter, cubed
- 1 cup cold buttermilk
OR
- 8 large store-bought buttermilk biscuits
Filling
- 1 pound sliced ham (country ham, smoked ham, or deli ham)
- 8 slices cheddar cheese (optional)
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
Honey Butter (Optional)
- 3 tablespoons softened butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Pinch of salt
Optional Additions
- Dijon mustard
- Pickles
- Fried egg
- Scrambled eggs
- Bacon
- Pepper jelly
- Hot sauce
Instructions
1. Prepare the Biscuits (Homemade)
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Add buttermilk and gently mix.
- Pat dough about 1-inch thick and cut biscuits.
- Bake 12–15 minutes until golden.
2. Prepare the Ham
- Warm ham slices in a skillet for a few minutes for extra flavor.
- Brush with melted butter if desired.
3. Assemble the Sandwiches
- Slice warm biscuits in half.
- Spread with honey butter or mustard.
- Add:
- Ham
- Cheese (optional)
- Extra butter
- Serve warm.
Serving Suggestions
Perfect with:
☕ Coffee
🍳 Scrambled eggs
🍓 Fresh fruit
🥔 Breakfast potatoes
🥗 Side salad
🥣 Grits
Tips for the Best Ham Biscuits
- Use country ham for the most traditional Southern flavor.
- Warm biscuits before assembling for the best texture.
- A little sweet honey butter balances salty ham beautifully.
- For parties, make mini biscuit sliders using small biscuits.
Storage
- Assembled sandwiches: Refrigerate up to 3 days.
- Reheat: Warm in the oven or air fryer to keep biscuits crisp.
- Freeze: Wrap individually and freeze for up to 2 months.
Approximate Nutrition (Per Sandwich)
- Calories: 380
- Protein: 18 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fat: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
Variations 🥪
🍯 Honey Ham Biscuit: Add honey butter and smoked ham.
🧀 Cheesy Ham Biscuit: Add cheddar or pepper jack.
🍳 Breakfast Version: Add egg and cheese for a complete breakfast sandwich.
🌶️ Southern Spicy: Add pepper jelly or hot sauce.
This Southern Ham Biscuit Sandwich is buttery, flaky, savory, and comforting—a true Southern classic that proves simple ingredients can make an unforgettable meal. 🥐✨