Apple butter is a rich, indulgent spread bursting with the crisp flavor of fresh-picked apples. While this sweet delight can be spread on toast or biscuits, it can also bring out the most in other savory breakfast fares. That’s why the Apple Butter Breakfast Bake exists: it actually has a crust of buttery biscuits spread with apple butter supporting a fluffy bed of eggs and a cheesy, salty ham layer. It’s like a full brunch spread in a slice and in a bite! Making Apple Butter Breakfast Bake asks you to prep ahead, but it’s so delicious that the wait will be more than worth it!
Ingredients
- 10 (3-inch-diameter) leftover biscuits
- 3/4 cup apple butter
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 1/2 cups ham, cubed and fully cooked
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
- 6 large eggs
- 2 1/2 cups 2% milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
Directions
Step 1 –Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Step 2 –Cut the biscuits in half crosswise.
Step 3 –Spread the apple butter over the cut sides of the biscuits.
Step 4 –Replace the tops of the biscuits.
Step 5 –Cut each of the biscuits into quarters.
Step 6 –Arrange the biscuit pieces in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
Step 7 –Top the biscuit layer with the cheese, the ham, and the parsley.
Step 8 –Whisk the eggs, the milk, the salt, the pepper, and the mustard together in a large bowl.
Step 9 –Pour the egg over the biscuits.
Step 10 –Cover and refrigerate the bake for at least 8 hours and up to overnight.
Step 11 –Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
Step 12 –Remove the bake from the fridge while the oven heats.
Step 13 –Bake, uncovered, until the bake is puffed and the edges are golden brown, about 50-60 minutes.
Step 14 –Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.