Skillet-Fried Country Ham with Buttermilk Biscuits

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-07 · Updated 2026-08-07

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Tender buttermilk biscuits paired with skillet-fried country ham create a hearty Southern breakfast classic with rich, savory flavors. This Southern American-inspired recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, combines all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Southern American cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
6 tbsp, cold and cubed unsalted butter
3/4 cup, cold buttermilk
6 country ham slices
2 tbsp, for frying ham unsalted butter
to taste black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 450°F. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, and 1 tsp salt until evenly combined.
Step 2: Add 6 tbsp cold, cubed unsalted butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces of butter.
Step 3: Pour in 3/4 cup cold buttermilk and gently stir with a fork until just combined; the dough will be sticky but cohesive.
Step 4: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and fold it over itself 3-4 times to develop layers, then pat it into a 1-inch thick round. Use a 2.5-inch biscuit cutter to cut out 8 biscuits, placing them on a baking sheet.
Step 5: Bake the biscuits in the preheated 450°F oven for 12-15 minutes until golden brown on top.
Step 6: While biscuits bake, heat 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 6 slices of country ham and fry for 3-4 minutes per side until edges are crispy and ham is heated through. Season with black pepper to taste.
Step 7: Serve hot ham slices alongside freshly baked buttermilk biscuits for a satisfying breakfast.