Delicious Apple Butter Biscuit Bake

Name: Delicious Apple Butter Biscuit Bake
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 8 biscuits (crumbled); 3/4 cup apple butter; 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded); 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded); 1.5 cups cooked ham (cubed); 6 eggs; 2.5 cups whole milk; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard; dried parsley

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It’s fall and it’s time for a great make-ahead breakfast using the yummy apple butter that we made last week! We’re going to show you how to take some leftover ham, biscuits and that apple butter to make a delicious APPLE BUTTER BISCUIT BAKE that your family is sure to love! The great thing is that you can make it the night before and simply pop it in the oven the next day. Or, if you’re short on time, it only needs an hour to chill before it’s ready to go!

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I know you’re thinking, “Leftover biscuits? What’s that?” We eat them up pretty darn quick around here as well, so my advice would be to make some biscuits just for this recipe! 6 to 8 good-sized biscuits torn apart and layered or crumbled into the pan will make sure everyone gets some biscuit in each bite!

If you find you need a bit of a refresher on whipping up some biscuits, our HOMEMADE BISCUITS recipe will get you right on track for all the flaky, buttery goodness that you’ll need for this beautiful bake!

Ingredients

We like to use whole milk when mixing up this one. That way you get some good, healthy fat in the recipe!

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What You’ll Need

Leftover Biscuits– I know, just make some!
Apple Butter – we have a great recipe for it!
Cheddar and Mozzarella cheese – grated for easy melting.
Cooked ham – cubed and a great way to use leftover ham!
Eggs– we will use 6 of them!
Whole Milk – for a delicious creamy finish.
Salt, Dried Parsley & Pepper– for tons of flavor.
Ground Mustard – if you know, you know. Give it something special.

See recipe card for full ingredient list and quantities.

Why You Will Love This Delicious Apple Butter Biscuit Bake

Make ahead of time – It’s a great “night before” dish to make and take to gatherings and events!
The salty, the savory and the sweet – It’s got it all! The sweetness of the ham and apple butter really pair well with the other savory ingredients.
Use up some leftovers – We used apple butter, biscuits and ham that we already had. It’s really an excellent way to use up those leftovers!

Instructions

Simple ingredients, simple prep and simple steps are what it’s all about for this bake!

A person tears bread into pieces in a glass baking dish on a wooden countertop next to a bowl, a fork, chopped ham, eggs in a carton, a wooden container, and a tray of apples.

In a lightly greased 9×13 pan, crumble and spread biscuits evenly.

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Spread apple butter over the biscuits evenly.

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In a separate bowl, add whole milk.

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And eggs.

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Season with pepper.

Ground mustard.

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Dried Parsley.

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And salt. Beat the mixture well to break up yolks and combine.

A person’s hands add cubed ham to a glass baking dish with torn bread pieces. Nearby are a bowl with milk and eggs, a cutting board, diced ham, egg carton, apples, and kitchen tools.

Sprinkle chopped ham over the biscuits and apple butter.

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Top with shredded cheddar and mozzarella.

A person pours beaten eggs from a glass pitcher onto a casserole with bread, ham, and shredded cheese in a glass baking dish on a stovetop. An empty egg carton, a wooden bowl, and apples are on a wooden counter nearby.

Pour egg mixture over the top.

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Cover with foil and refrigerate for at least an hour or overnight. Preheat the oven to 325° for and bake uncovered 45 to 60 minutes or until puffy and browned.

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Allow to rest a few minutes, slice and serve!

Why Brooke loves this recipe!

Recipes are like antiques. They are meant to be handed down from one generation to another. Each one holding a special memory or nostalgic memory. Here is why we love this one!

After about an hour, you’ll be serving up a beautiful Apple Butter Biscuit Bake that will have everything you and your loved ones want: all the sweet, as well as all the savory! The cheese and the biscuits really offset the sweetness of the ham and apple butter. We love it here at my house, and I know you and yours will, too!

Substitutions

With this recipe, I can think of a few good customizations to help get you going.

Cheeses – While we use cheddar and mozzarella, feel free to use your favorite cheeses!
Biscuits – No leftover biscuits or no dough? Pop open some canned biscuits and go for it!
Apple butter – Store-bought apple butter will work just fine in a pinch.

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Equipment

I love to share recipes that are no special equipment required but here are a few things that would definitely make this recipe easier!

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Storage Tips

Fridge: You can store the leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for 4 to 5 days. It’s even better overnight! Reheat in the microwave for 15-20 seconds and enjoy!
Freezer: This dish freezes well! Let it cool and store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to a month.

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Delicious Apple Butter Biscuit Bake

Today we're going to show you how to take leftover ham, biscuits and apple butter to make a delicious APPLE BUTTER BISCUIT BAKE that your family will love!

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 5

Serving Size

Ingredients

8 biscuits crumbled
3/4 cup apple butter
1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
1.5 cups cooked ham cubed
6 eggs
2.5 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
dried parsley

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Instructions

Spray a 9×13 baking dish with non stick spray. Crumble biscuits and spread in an even layer on the bottom of the pan. Distribute apple butter evenly over biscuits. Top with ham and both cheeses.
8 biscuits, 3/4 cup apple butter, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, 1.5 cups cooked ham, 1 cup cheddar cheese
In a large bowl add milk and eggs. Season with salt, pepper and ground mustard. Beat well to break yolks and mix well. Pour over prepared pan and top with dried parsley.
6 eggs, 2.5 cups whole milk, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard, dried parsley
Cover with foil and refrigerate for one hour to overnight. Preheat oven to 325° and bake uncovered for 45 to 60 minutes until puffy and browned.

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Notes

*PRO TIP- this is so much better refrigerated and allowed to steep overnight. That makes it a great food gift too! Prepare it all and take it unbaked to either freeze or bake to have warm!

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🍴 PRO TIP!

We absolutely love seeing this beautiful bake come out of the oven nice and brown and puffed up! While it’s great right then and there, we really think that the sweet and savory flavors are EVEN BETTER after being in the fridge overnight. Great to make-ahead, stores well, freezes well. The best!