Servings: 8
If you are looking for a quick, savory, and incredibly satisfying breakfast or snack that comes together with minimal effort, these Oven Baked 3-Ingredient Biscuit Ham Puffs are exactly what you need. Made with refrigerated biscuit dough, diced ham, and shredded cheddar cheese, they bake up into golden, puffy, and flavor-packed little pockets of goodness.
The magic of this recipe lies in its simplicity. The biscuit dough bakes up light, fluffy, and buttery, while the ham and cheddar create a warm, savory, and cheesy filling. They are perfect for a busy morning, an after-school snack, or a fun addition to a brunch spread.
Why This Recipe Works
This recipe relies on the convenience of refrigerated biscuit dough. It bakes up beautifully golden and puffed, providing the perfect vessel for the ham and cheese filling. Sealing the edges of the biscuit dough creates a pocket that holds the filling inside as it bakes, ensuring every bite is packed with flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (8 biscuits)
- 1 cup diced ham
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet or muffin tin with foil or parchment for easier cleanup.
- Separate the biscuits and flatten each one slightly with your hands into a small round.
- Divide the diced ham and shredded cheddar among the flattened biscuits, placing the filling in the center of each one.
- Pull the edges of each biscuit up and around the filling, pinching to seal, then place them seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 13 to 16 minutes, or until the tops are puffed and deeply golden brown and the cheese inside is melted.
- Let them cool for 3 to 5 minutes before serving so the filling can set slightly and the biscuits finish cooking through.
Tips for the Best Results
Don’t overfill. Use about 2 tablespoons of diced ham and a generous sprinkle of cheese per biscuit. Overfilling can cause the dough to burst open during baking.
Seal the edges well. Pinch the edges of the biscuit dough together firmly to seal the filling inside. This prevents the cheese from leaking out.
Use a good quality ham. Diced deli ham or leftover baked ham both work beautifully here and add a rich, savory flavor.
Shred your own cheese. Pre-shredded cheese is coated in anti-caking agents that can prevent it from melting smoothly. Grating a block of sharp cheddar yourself takes only a minute and yields a much better texture.
Watch the bake time. Ovens vary, so start checking at 13 minutes. You want the puffs deeply golden and the cheese melted.
Storage and Serving
These ham puffs are best enjoyed fresh and warm from the oven. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, place them in a 350°F oven for 5 to 7 minutes or in an air fryer for 2 to 3 minutes to restore the crispness. Serve them as a breakfast, a snack, or an appetizer with a side of mustard or a simple dipping sauce.
Savory, cheesy, and completely irresistible, these Oven Baked 3-Ingredient Biscuit Ham Puffs are a fantastic recipe to keep in your back pocket for easy mornings and entertaining.