Southern Ham Biscuit
The Southern Ham Biscuit is a beloved staple of the American South, featuring a savory slice of cured ham tucked inside a soft, flaky buttermilk biscuit. It's a quintessential comfort food often enjoyed for breakfast or as a hearty snack.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is typically high in both carbohydrates from the biscuit and fat from the ham and any added butter, providing a good source of protein. A single ham biscuit generally contains between 300 to 400 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 310 kcal |
| Protein | 14 g |
| Carbs | 30 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
| Potassium | 180 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Phosphorus | 150 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 3 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.4 mg |
| Selenium | 12 mcg |
| Zinc | 1.8 mg |
Per 1 biscuit with ham (approx. 90 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, the ham biscuit is a symbol of Southern hospitality and is a fixture at gatherings, from church suppers to family breakfasts. Nutritionally, the combination of protein and fat with the biscuit's carbs makes it a very satiating and energy-dense meal.
