This Mediterranean Pull-Apart Ham and Cheese Biscuit Ring has a soft, fluffy texture with a delicious cheesy and savory filling. We prepare this biscuit ring with refrigerated biscuit dough, ham, mozzarella cheese, feta cheese, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, oregano, and fresh parsley. This biscuit ring has approximately 285 calories and 24 g of net carbs. We make this biscuit ring in about 50 minutes. This Mediterranean Pull-Apart Ham and Cheese Biscuit Ring is ideal for family gatherings, brunches, holidays, dinner parties, game-day snacks, casual dinners, and Mediterranean-inspired meals. You can prepare this biscuit ring earlier and refrigerate it for 4 days or freeze it for almost 2 months. You can serve this biscuit ring with tzatziki sauce, marinara sauce, greek yogurt dip, hummus, mediterranean cucumber salad, or roasted vegetables.
STATS:
- Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
- No. of Calories: 285 kcal
- Diet: Mediterranean
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, American
- Cook time: 30 minutes
- Portion size: 1 biscuit piece
- Cooking mode: Oven-baked
- Total servings: 12
- Difficulty level: Easy
- Total time: 50 minutes
TOOLS:
- Bowls
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Round baking pan
- Pastry brush
- Baking paper
INGREDIENTS:
BISCUIT RING:
- 16 oz. biscuit dough
- 6 oz ham
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup feta cheese
- ½ cup spinach
- ¼ cup tomatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tbsp. parsley
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR SUBSTITUTIONS:
BISCUIT DOUGH:
- We use refrigerated biscuit dough to provide a soft, fluffy, and golden base for the ring. As a replacement, you can use homemade biscuit dough.
HAM:
- We use cooked ham to provide a savory and hearty flavor. As an alternative, you can use turkey ham, cooked chicken, or turkey.
MOZZARELLA CHEESE:
- We use mozzarella to provide a smooth, creamy, and stretchy texture. You can also use provolone, Monterey Jack, or mild cheddar cheese.
FETA CHEESE:
- Feta provides a tangy and salty Mediterranean flavor. As an alternative, you can use goat cheese or ricotta cheese.
SPINACH:
- We use fresh spinach to add color and a mild vegetable flavor. You can substitute it with kale or chopped Swiss chard.
TOMATOES:
- Tomatoes provide a sweet, tangy, and rich flavor. You can replace them with roasted red peppers or chopped fresh tomatoes.
OLIVE OIL:
- Olive oil adds richness and Mediterranean flavor to the biscuit ring. You can substitute it with melted butter.
OREGANO:
- Oregano provides a fragrant Mediterranean herb flavor.
GARLIC:
- Fresh garlic adds a savory and aromatic flavor. You can use ½ tsp garlic powder if fresh garlic is unavailable.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- We warm the oven to 190° Celcius and coat a round pan with baking paper.
- Cut the refrigerated biscuit dough into quarters or halves.
- Stir the red pepper flakes, ham, salt, mozzarella, black pepper, feta, parsley, spinach, oregano, sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic in a dish.
- Include the biscuit pieces and carefully mix all the elements.
- Put the coated biscuit pieces in a ring shape in a pan.
- Coat a surface using olive oil.
- Bake till the cheese melts and become golden, for almost twenty-five minutes.
- Allow the biscuit ring to cool for just five minutes and then serve.
TIPS:
- Strain out the sun-dried tomatoes perfectly and then include them.
- We utilize fresh biscuit dough to get a fluffy and soft texture.
- Avoid crowding the biscuit pieces in a pan.
- We utilize good-quality feta and mozzarella for a perfect flavor.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
DIPS & SAUCES:
- Tzatziki Sauce
- Marinara Sauce
- Greek Yogurt Dip
- Hummus
- Garlic Yogurt Dip
MEDITERRANEAN PAIRINGS:
- Mediterranean Cucumber Salad
- Tomato and Cucumber Salad
- Roasted Vegetables
- Greek Salad
- Olive and Feta Salad
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put the cooled biscuit ring in an airtight box and refrigerate it for three days.
FREEZER:
- Tightly cover the biscuit pieces individually and store the biscuit pieces for almost 2 months.
FAQs:
Will we use turkey as a further choice ham?
- Yes, you can use cooked chicken, turkey ham, or cooked turkey as a different choice ham.
May we utilize homemade biscuit dough?
- Yes, you can use homemade biscuit dough, as it works nicely and delivers a fluffy and fresh texture.
Could we include different veggies?
- Yes, you can use artichokes, roasted red peppers, mushrooms, or olives.
Will we prepare this biscuit ring earlier?
- Yes, you can assemble this biscuit a few hours earlier, chill it, and bake it when required.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATIONS:
Proteins: 11 g
Caloric Content: 285 kcal
Net carbs: 24 g
Sodium: 690 mg
Fiber: 1 g
Sugar: 3 g
Fats: 15 g
Portion Size: 1 biscuit piece
Total carbs: 25 g