Cheddar-Polenta Biscuits With Ham Salad Recipe

Name: Cheddar-Polenta Biscuits With Ham Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour; ¾ cup quick-cooking polenta; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon sugar; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces; ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, packed; 1 cup milk; 2 scallions, white and light green parts, chopped; 1 small celery rib, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 small jalapeno, seeded and quartered; 12 lb sliced smoked ham, coarsely chopped; ¼ cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Servings: persons

1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup quick-cooking polenta
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon sugar
salt & freshly ground black pepper
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, packed
1 cup milk
2 scallions, white and light green parts, chopped
1 small celery rib, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small jalapeno, seeded and quartered
12 lb sliced smoked ham, coarsely chopped
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1
Preheat the oven to 425F degrees.
2
Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
3
In a bowl, combine the flour, polenta, baking powder, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
4
Using 2 table knives, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
5
Add the cheddar, then stir in the milk until the dough is moistened.
6
Using 2 large soup spoons, scoop 8 mounds onto the baking sheet.
7
Lightly press down on each mound.
8
Bake the biscuits for about 19 minutes, until the tops are golden and the bottoms are browned.
9
Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly.
10
In a mini food processor, pulse the scallions, celery and jalapeno until finely chopped.
11
Add the ham; pulse just until finely chopped.
12
Pulse in the mayonnaise and mustard; season lightly with salt and pepper.
13
Slice the biscuits; fill with the salad; serve.
14
*If you don't have time to make both the biscuits & the salad, in this menu, the ham salad is terrific served on pita bread or crostini cut from a baguette.

2715

kcal

Calories

171

Fat

Carbs

241

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup quick-cooking polenta, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Cheddar-Polenta Biscuits With Ham Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Cheddar-Polenta Biscuits With Ham Salad

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