HAM 'N' CHEESE BISCUIT TWISTS

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"I like to serve these tasty twists for lunch with split pea or vegetable soup and a fruit salad," says Marie Kramer, Kirkwood, Missouri. The cheese-enhanced biscuits filled with homemade or deli ham salad also make great snacks.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2/3 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons shortening
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup milk
1/2 cup ham salad or 1 can (4-1/4 ounces) deviled ham spread

Steps:

In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cheese. Stir in milk just until moistened. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead 5-6 times. Roll into a 10-in. x 6-in. rectangle. Spread ham salad over half of dough. Fold dough over to form a 5-in. x 6-in. rectangle; seal edges with water. Cut into six 1-in. strips. , Twist strips and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480 calories, Fat 27g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 1035mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 17g protein.