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Cheesy Country Ham Biscuit Bites
2 cups Martha White® Self-Rising Flour
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1/4 cup shortening
1 cup finely chopped cooked country ham
4 oz. (1 cup) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Heat oven to 450° F. Grease large cookie sheet. In large bowl, combine flour and ground red pepper; mix well. With pastry blender or fork, cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in ham and cheese. Add milk; stir with fork until soft, moist dough forms. Drop dough by heaping teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 450° F. for 12 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown. Brush hot biscuit bites with melted butter.
Makes 40 biscuit bites