CANADIAN BACON AND CHEESE BISCUITS

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My husband and I own and operate a fishing lodge here in northwestern Ontario. We're always looking for new sandwiches to serve our guests. These have met with raves for years.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
5 slices Swiss cheese (1/8 inch thick)
5 thin slices red onion (about 2-1/2-in. round)
5 round slices fully cooked Canadian bacon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, Italian seasoning and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk just until moistened., Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; knead 6-8 times. Pat or roll out to 1/4-in. thickness; cut 10 biscuits with a 2-1/2-in. floured biscuit cutter. Spread each with about 1/2 teaspoon mustard. , Cut cheese with a 2-1/2-in. round cutter; place a slice on five of the biscuits. Top with onion and bacon. Cover with remaining biscuits, mustard side down., Place on a 1-in. apart on greased baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 15-18 minutes or until golden browned. Serve warm.

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