Breakfast Biscuit with Ham

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A Breakfast Biscuit with Ham is a classic, hearty morning staple featuring a flaky, buttery biscuit split open and filled with savory slices of ham. It often includes cheese, eggs, or a drizzle of country gravy, and is a beloved comfort food across the American South.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a balanced source of carbohydrates from the biscuit and protein from the ham, with notable fat content from butter and any added cheese or gravy. A typical serving provides around 400-600 calories, along with calcium, iron, and B vitamins.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	14 g
Carbs	30 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	950 mg
Calcium	120 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	200 mg
Vitamin B12	0.6 mcg
Niacin (B3)	4 mg
Phosphorus	180 mg
Vitamin A	150 IU
Selenium	12 mcg

Per 1 biscuit (approx. 120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a cornerstone of Southern U.S. breakfasts, often tied to family recipes and local diners. Nutritionally, the biscuit's layered texture comes from a specific technique of folding cold butter into flour, which creates pockets of steam for a distinctively flaky result.