Save A fun savory appetizer featuring flaky biscuit dough wrapped around ham cheese and tangy pickles served on a stick for the perfect party bite.
I first made these biscuit pops for a crowded game night everyone loved how easy they were to grab and dip without making a mess.
Ingredients
- Refrigerated biscuit dough: 1 can (16 oz) 8 biscuits
- Deli ham: 8 thin slices
- Cheddar cheese (or Swiss): 8 slices
- Dill pickle chips: 16 round slices
- Melted butter: 2 tbsp
- Garlic powder: 1 tsp
- Dried parsley: 1 tsp
Instructions
- Prep Oven:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Biscuits:
- Open biscuit dough and separate into 8 biscuits. Split each horizontally to make 16 rounds.
- Add Filling:
- On each round layer half a slice ham half a slice cheese and one pickle chip. Fold over ham and cheese so nothing hangs over the edge.
- Seal Pops:
- Bring edges of dough up and around filling pinching to seal and form a ball.
- Add Sticks:
- Insert a lollipop stick or skewer into seam side of each ball twisting gently to secure.
- Arrange & Top:
- Place pops seam side down on sheet. Brush tops with melted butter sprinkle with garlic powder and parsley.
- Bake:
- Bake 13 to 15 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
- Serve:
- Let cool slightly before serving warm.
Save My kids love helping add the pickles to the center and twisting the pops onto sticks before baking.
Required Tools
Baking sheet parchment paper pastry brush small bowl for melted butter lollipop sticks or skewers.
Allergen Information
Contains wheat gluten milk dairy pork may contain egg or soy always verify ingredient labels for allergens.
Nutritional Information
Each pop has around 120 calories 7g fat 10g carbohydrates 5g protein.
Save Serve warm with your favorite dips and watch them disappear fast at any gathering.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → Can I substitute meats other than ham?
Yes, turkey or roast beef work well. Choose your favorite deli meats for varied flavors.
- → What cheese works best for these pops?
Cheddar is classic, but Swiss or any melty cheese delivers great results. Try combinations for different tastes.
- → How do I prevent the filling from leaking out?
Pinch and seal biscuit dough edges thoroughly around the filling to keep everything contained during baking.
- → Are these suitable for children’s parties?
Absolutely! Use blunt lollipop sticks and adjust fillings to suit young taste buds for a kid-friendly snack.
- → What dips pair well with these biscuit pops?
Ranch and honey mustard are delicious options. You can also try barbecue or spicy mayo for adult gatherings.
- → Can the biscuit pops be made ahead?
Prepare and assemble in advance, refrigerate, then bake just before serving to enjoy them fresh and warm.