Apple Butter Biscuit Breakfast Bake

Total Time:Prep: 30 min. + chilling Bake: 50 min. + standing

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by MARY M. LEVERETTE, Columbia, South Carolina

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jan. 09, 2024

My grandmother created this recipe to use up the leftovers from Christmas Eve dinner. By combining the leftover ham and biscuits with her homemade apple butter, milk and eggs, she could serve us all a warm, delicious breakfast and still have time to spend with the grandchildren. —Mary M. Leverette, Columbia, South Carolina

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Apple Butter Biscuit Breakfast Bake

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Yield:12 servings
Prep:30 min
Cook:50 min

Ingredients

  • 10 leftover biscuits (3-inch diameter)
  • 3/4 cup apple butter
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 6 large eggs
  • 2-1/2 cups 2% milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
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Directions

  1. Cut biscuits crosswise in half. Spread apple butter over cut sides of biscuits. Replace tops. Cut each biscuit into quarters; arrange in a single layer in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with cheese, ham and parsley.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, pepper and mustard. Pour over biscuits. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  3. Preheat oven to 325°. Remove strata from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, until puffed and edges are golden brown, 50-60 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.