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Virginia Country Ham and Biscuits

Cultural Context

Virginia Country Ham and Biscuits is a cherished dish rooted in Southern American cuisine, particularly in Virginia, where country ham is celebrated for its rich flavor and preservation methods. Traditionally served at breakfast or brunch, this dish reflects the agricultural heritage of the region, where ham is often paired with freshly baked biscuits. In modern times, variations have emerged, but the classic combination remains a staple at family gatherings and festive occasions.

Southern AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 cups gluten-free flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
2/3 cup milk
2 cups ham
4 tablespoons butter
1.5 teaspoons butter
1.5 cups milk
2/3 cup cheese
salt to taste

country ham

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: smoked pork loin

Turkey ham is lower in fat and calories, while smoked pork loin is more affordable.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

1

Gather your ingredients and measure 2 cups of gluten-free flour into a bowl.

2

Add 3 teaspoons of baking powder and 1 teaspoon of salt to the flour and mix.

3

Cut in 2 tablespoons of butter into the flour mixture.

4

Add 2/3 cup of milk and mix until it forms a dough using your hands.

5

Set the biscuit dough aside.

6

Finely chop 2 cups of ham.

7

In a medium-sized saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter, then add in 1.5 teaspoons of butter and mix.

8

Add the chopped ham to the melted butter and mix well.

9

On a floured surface, roll out the biscuit dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.

10

Spread half of the ham mixture over the dough, reserving the other half for later.

11

Roll the dough up like a jelly roll and slice into 1 to 1.5 inch thick pieces.

12

Place the sliced biscuits on a greased baking sheet.

13

Preheat the oven to 425°F and bake for 15 minutes or until the bottoms are golden brown.

14

In a saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter for the cheese sauce.

15

Add 2 tablespoons of flour to the melted butter and mix.

16

Pour in 1.5 cups of milk and whisk until thickened, about 4 minutes.

17

Add 2/3 cup of cheese to the sauce and salt to taste.

Cooking Techniques

bakingslicingmixing

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlsaucepangreased baking sheet

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Ham BiscuitsSouthern Ham Biscuits

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