If you’re looking for a simple breakfast that feels comforting but keeps you full, these fluffy high-protein ham and cheese biscuits are such a winner. They’re soft, cheesy, savory, and packed with protein thanks to cottage cheese, eggs, ham, and shredded cheese. You can also customize them to the preferences of your family.
This recipe is perfect for busy mornings, using leftover ham, or stocking your freezer with ready-to-go breakfasts. They reheat beautifully and taste like something from a bakery, without the bakery price tag.
If you love affordable high-protein breakfasts that actually taste good, this is one to keep on repeat.
Make Ahead Breakfast Recipes
I am not a morning person, so breakfast is not a meal that I enjoy making. Instead, I make sure that my freezer is always stocked with breakfast items that we can grab in the morning. Whether its waffles, egg bites, or muffins, there's always several options in the freezer. You can learn more about my favorite breakfast recipes in this blog.
Storing Dairy Products in Glass Jars
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These fluffy ham and cheese biscuits are easy, filling, freezer-friendly, and way cheaper than grabbing breakfast out. If your goal is eating more protein without spending more money, this recipe checks every box.
Fluffy High-Protein Ham & Cheese Biscuits
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1 ¼ cups all purpose flour
- 1 T baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 T melted butter or olive oil
- 1 cup diced ham
- ¾ cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper
- Mix together cottage cheese, eggs, and melted butter or oil
- Add dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, and salt
- Mix until combined, don't overmix - this will keep them fluffy
- Gently fold in ham and cheese (or other toppings as desired)
- Scoop into 8 large biscuits and place on baking sheet
- Lightly shape the tops
- Bake 16-20 minutes until golden and fluffy
- Brush tops with melted butter
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