New Ways to Use Leftover Ham!

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: colby jack cheese

Colby jack is often less expensive while providing similar melt and flavor.

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: bologna

Turkey ham is lower in fat, while bologna is a more budget-friendly option.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat alternative, while margarine can be more affordable.

baking powder

💰Cheaper: homemade baking powder

Homemade baking powder can be made with cream of tartar and baking soda.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a skillet, melt 2 tbsp of margarine or butter.

Scramble 4 eggs in the skillet until fully cooked and set aside to cool.

Chop up about 1 cup of leftover ham into smaller pieces, removing any tough bits.

In a bowl, combine the chopped ham, scrambled eggs, and 1 cup of cheddar cheese, mixing well to create the filling.

Cut parchment paper in half and prepare two small baking sheets.

Open each biscuit as much as possible to form a pocket.

Fill each biscuit with the ham and cheese mixture, sealing them back up after stuffing.

In the bowl used for the eggs, add a little water to create an egg wash and mix.

Brush the tops of the biscuits with the egg wash and sprinkle a little cheese on top.

Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for about 18 to 20 minutes until golden brown.

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