Ham Tea Biscuits With Blackberry Mustard or Lemon Herb Butter

Dreamgoddess's Note:

My MIL hosted a Mother's Day tea for the ladies at the church she attends and served these delicious little biscuits. They can be topped with either the Blackberry Mustard, my personal favorite, or Lemon-Herb Butter. For the biscuits, she used Mary B's and you can also use thin slices of deli ham if you would like. The amount of ham I have listed is an estimate. The amount needed will depend on how much ham you want to fill the biscuits with. Recipe is from Southern Living.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 24 biscuits

• 1 (24 count) package frozen tea biscuits
• 8 -10 slices country ham, thinly sliced

Blackberry Mustard

• 1/2 cup blackberry preserves
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Lemon-Herb Butter

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 teaspoons fresh chives, chopped
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest

Directions:

1. Bake the tea biscuits according to the directions on the package.
2. Brown the ham in a hot skillet 1-2 minutes on each side. Cut into small pieces (about the size of the biscuits).
3. Split the biscuits in half and fill with the hot ham.
4. Place a small amount of either the Blackberry Mustard or Lemon-Herb Butter on top of the ham and replace the biscuit tops.
5. Serve while still warm.
6. Blackberry Mustard: Stir together the preserves and mustard. Yields about 2/3 cup.
7. Lemon-Herb Butter: Combine all ingredients; mix well. Yields about 1/2 cup.