CHEESY HAM & EGG SANDWICHES

Cheesy Ham & Egg Sandwiches image

I turned classic breakfast sandwiches into something heartier that you could even enjoy for dinner. We pile toppings like salsa and avocado-mayo and ketchup, too-on the homemade biscuits. -Fay Moreland, Wichita Falls, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

4 cups biscuit/baking mix
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup finely chopped fully cooked ham
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper, divided
1 cup 2% milk
3 tablespoons butter, melted
EGGS:
8 large eggs
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Optional toppings: Salsa, sliced tomato, red onion and avocado

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, combine biscuit mix, cheese, ham and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add milk; mix just until moistened., Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 8-10 times. Pat or roll dough to 1-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place 2 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush with melted butter; sprinkle with remaining pepper. Bake 12-14 minutes or until golden brown., Meanwhile, for eggs, in a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, pepper and salt. In a large nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Pour in egg mixture; cook and stir until eggs are thickened and no liquid egg remains. Stir in cheese; remove from heat., Split warm biscuits in half. Layer bottoms with egg mixture and toppings as desired. Replace tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 calories, Fat 25g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 198mg cholesterol, Sodium 1058mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 18g protein.