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PROSCIUTTO & CHEDDAR BREAKFAST BISCUITS

When my family visits, I love to make my nephew happy by making breakfast with pork and cheese. I created this as a twist on the traditional breakfast sandwich for him.

—KELLY BOE WHITELAND, IN



PREP: 30 MIN. • BAKE: 15 MIN. • MAKES: 6 SERVINGS


1/3 cups biscuit/baking mix

1/2 cup 2% milk

3 tablespoons butter, melted

1 to 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives

EGGS

6 eggs

2 tablespoons 2% milk

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto or deli ham, cut into strips

2 green onions, chopped

1 tablespoon butter

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1. Preheat oven to 425°. In a bowl, mix biscuit mix, milk, melted butter and chives; mix just until moistened.

2. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 8-10 times. Pat or roll to 3/4-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2 1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place 2 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake 12-14 minutes or until golden brown.

3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk and salt. Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add prosciutto and green onions; cook until prosciutto begins to brown, stirring occasionally. Stir in butter until melted. Add egg mixture; cook and stir until eggs are thickened and no liquid egg remains. Stir in cheese; remove from heat.

4. Split warm biscuits in half. Fill with egg mixture.