I wish I was a breakfast for breakfast person, but I’m just not. The only time I force myself to eat it in the morning is when I’m traveling, because I worry that I’ll run out of energy and we all know the first meal kick-starts the day with fuel.
That being said, I have mad love for breakfast at dinner, even lunch. (And my kids do eat breakfast at breakfast like good little champions, so there’s that.)
And so it was that I found myself wanting a hearty morning recip. I used diced ham, but it would also be yummy with Canadian bacon.
Apple Cheddar Breakfast Biscuits
Ingredients
1 (16-ounce) can refrigerated buttermilk biscuit dough
1/4 cup applesauce
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2/3 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup Hormel Cure 81 diced ham (or Canadian bacon)
Directions
1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. Separate biscuits; press each into 4-inch circle. Place on baking sheet.
3. In small bowl, combine applesauce and cinnamon; mix well. Spread applesauce over biscuits. Sprinkle with cheese; top with diced ham.
4. Bake biscuits 15 minutes or until they’re golden brown and the cheese is melted on top.
I was shocked at how much I liked the blend of flavors in this recipe. The sweet and savory combination totally worked for me, and I really enjoyed the biscuits.
Try these delicious baked cheese bites too!
CJ Huang says
Apple Cheddar’s such a yummy combo! I bet the ham added some more savory yumminess too. 🙂 I hope you can stop on by and share this or any other recipe with us on Five Friday Finds!
Stacey @ Newlywed Survival says
This sounds like a really good combination… and my husband loves biscuits. We’ll definitely try this!
manda says
oooh these look delicious! i never thought to put apple and cheese together, even though i eat them on the same plate!
Kato says
Yum! Sweet and savoury is the best mix!!! And those look delicious! I never used to be a breakfast person, and now I have to, absolutely have to!!! Or my whole day is off.
Laura says
I have never tried apple with cheese. I too love breakfast, but not at breakfast time.
Favorite breakfast item? All…Bacon, Waffles, French Toast yum!
noelle d says
that sounds really good… and like something the boys would eat.
thanks
quirkyloon says
I have been having the most difficult time staying on top of blog reading, but I came here and was NOT disappointed.
You always make me salivate (in a platonic way). hee hee
Dianna @ oyveyaday says
That is a very interesting recipe. Definitely different from the cheddar biscuits I’ve seen before. It might be worth giving it a try.
Dee @ Cocktails with Mom says
This looks delicious. Love the apple sauce and cinnamon combo.
Stefanie says
The applesauce is really interesting– I’m going to try these!
Tammy says
I lurve pancakes – I could eat them every morning! These look DELISH by the way 🙂
Sarah L says
Those sound very good to me – and easy, which is a big plus. Thanks for the recipe.
Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says
Sounds very interesting!
Lisa says
That looks so good!
Jenny K says
These look delicious! We’re big egg eaters here.
debra p says
Perfect! It’s after dinner and I’m thinking I could eat that now. I am fond of breakfast any time of day and those look delicious.
Kait says
These looks delish! I’m always looking for a breakfast I can make beforehand and grab on the go!!
Colleen says
these look amazing I think my husband would love them.
Nichol says
These look so darn good! I LOVE breakfast and eat as soon as I wake up at 6am! Body needs food after sleep mama! Onion, pepper and spinach omelets with 100% whole wheat muffins are my favorite right now followed by homemade blueberry oatmeal!
Ashley Tucker says
I never would’ve thought of such an interesting combination. These sound good!
Lolo says
Such a great idea to add applesauce! I love french toast!
Anne says
These look delicious!
Meghan @JaMonkey says
These look yummy!
Donna says
hmmmm, I’d never thought of pairing applesauce and cheese together, either. I’ll be trying these, because I know my husband would love ’em!
HilLesha @To the Motherhood says
I bet those are really good!
Alissa Apel says
They look really good! I like whole wheat banana chocolate chip waffles!
Marti Parks says
These look really good, although I have never thought of the applesauce with ham and cheese.
Christy Anderson says
These look so good! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Mumseword says
Applesauce and cheese!! wooo I never thought of putting them together! Looks yums!
Jennifer H says
omg I may just make this today!! These look so good.
tricia nightowlmama says
those look delicious I love the way those will be great for a sunday morning breakfast
April Golightly says
These look great.
Sue Hull says
That actually looks good. I usually just eat cereal or eggs for breakfast.
Nicole says
That looks delicious!!!I love breakfast, but don’t always feel like cooking it.
Robin Gagnon says
I don’t know that I’d be into the applesauce on them, but I have to say, they sure look dang tasty!
mryjhnsn says
I may try them tomorrow! These look so very, very good!
Stefani says
Those sound yummy and really easy to make.
nicole @nicky_olea says
OH I bet my husband would love these! Look so yummy!
Julie Wood says
I really like this recipe for Apple Cheddar breakfast biscuits. I like mixing fruit with cheese, and this is a hearty and filling breakfast meal that I sure would enjoy eating!
Mellisa says
This sounds like an interesting and really great combo for breakfast. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Denise Taylor-Dennis says
These sound like an interesting and delicious combination. I will have to try this sometime.
alicia k (Petite Pilates Pixie) says
one word, YUM! pinning this!
Angela@AboutAMom says
I love that you used cinnamon and cheddar together on these! Yum!
Elizabeth A. says
I have to have breakfast every day, but usually basic stuff (cereal, yogurt, oatmeal, etc.). Big breakfast food is dinner food in our house too. I never have time to make it for breakfast anyways. This recipe sounds great. What an interesting combination of flavors.
Leilani says
This looks delish! My favorite breakfast food is probably French Toast!
Emily @FamilyNLifeLV says
Looks yummy and super easy!
Elaina- A Time Out for Mommy says
oh my! this is what I’m making for breakfast tomorrow! Thanks for the idea!
Shop with Me Mama says
I don’t normally eat breakfast. I just drink coffee! But that looks really good!!!
Rachel @ Following In My Shoes says
I bet my kids would LOVE this!
Leigh Powell Hines @Hinessightblog says
This looks good. I hope you are well. Popping in. Finally had some time to catch up on some things…like blogs, and reading. Just wrote a post that will go in your giveaway parade this week.
Betty Manousos says
ooh, that looks soo good! drooling over it
i really like your food collage!
have a great weekend~
big hugs!
Emmy says
Okay that look so so good!! Totally with you in that I love love breakfast foods but I rarely make a big breakfast at breakfast time.
Sue says
Those look good and not just for breakfast 🙂
my favorite is either waffles or pancakes and those probably aren’t the healthiest choices – lol
MaryDE says
I know I will be called a food traitor by most, but my favorite breakfast food is kale.
But cheese & ham make many people very happy.
Krystyn says
I can tell it’s almost lunch time because these look super yummy! And, I’m not always a ham fan.
Vanessa: the queen of swag ! says
Well those look very yummy. I think I will try these!
Ronni Keller says
Oh YUM!!
With school letting out here in a few weeks, I’m going to have to put a bit more effort into breakfast than cereal! Adding these to that list!
Tiffany C. says
My favorite breakfast food is cinnamon toast, but what you made here looks so yummy I don’t mind switching my favorite breakfast food.
Kristyn says
yum! this looks delicious and now i want to make some for breakfast 🙂
Erika Bragdon says
Ooohhh that looks so yummy, Liz. And easy too! Definitely pinning so I can make this later!
Marina says
Wow! Applesauce, cinnamon and bacon. That’s a harmony of flavors and a party on one’s palette!
TerriAnn @ Cookies & Clogs says
I never would have though to use applesauce – great idea!
Tammy says
I bet the kids would love those. My new meal plan requires me to eat 30 minutes after getting up. I now need food or I feel like I am starving. My favorite it Eggs Benedict but can’t have those on this diet. Right now my favorite breakfast is a fruit smoothie. Easy to make for this non morning girl! 🙂
Theresa says
These look yummy.
gem says
Anything w/bacon =)
Tiff @ Babes and Kids says
I love the simplicity of this recipe while still being unique. I think this is something my boys would love!
Jen says
For real – those look amazing! My family would gobble them up! And easy enough I could make them 🙂
Amber says
I tend to have cookies for breakfast.
Jennifer says
This sounds like a odd combo but I’m sure it’s so yummy.
Kathleen says
Yum! I bet the applesauce gives it the perfect balance of sweet and savory!
Kerri says
They look so yummy! I love melted cheese and it looks so easy to make.
Caryn B says
Oh and my favorite breakfast foods are waffles and omelets!
Caryn B says
YUM! These look delicious and super easy! I think I could alter them to make them vegetarian too! : )
Kelly @ A Girl Worth Saving says
I’m going to have to say bacon 🙂 That looks really yummy Liz.
Brett says
These look so yummy Liz- my kids would gobble them up (applesauce is its own food group)
Deborah Wallin says
That looks both tasty and easy to make!
Jenn says
Love the savory/sweet combo!
Shell Feis says
My son would love these!
erin t. says
My favorite breakfast food is a protein shake. LOL. My second breakfast is usually rice noodles topped with a zillion chopped veggies and two eggs.
polly says
Yum, Yum, YUM! I love your recipes! My favorite breakfast food(when I eat breakfast) are bagels & cream cheese…love them for snacks as well!
Samantha @ Lillian McKay Designs says
Oh gosh these look so good & making me hungry!
Jennifer says
I love cheddar and apples together, especially apple pie with a thick slice of cheddar cheese on top. This breakfast dish intrigues me and I must make this for my kids!
sheri grennille says
I am so excited to try these for next week breakfasts – i have all the ingredients on hand!
Amy @ Oh So Savvy Mom says
I would have never thought to pair apple and cheese together. Looks delish!
sandie says
Those look very good and very easy… sandie
Diane Sallans says
mmmm yummy! I love quick recipes like this!
Jessica To says
I like that my son would like everything on this and it is so easy!
Ms. A says
This sounds DELICIOUS!!! I’m not a “breakfast in the morning” person, but these would be good any time of the day. I’m stealing it… thanks!
Joyce@MommyTalkShow says
Sounds delish. My husband makes me biscuits on the weekends. Maybe I’ll convince him to try these.
Cam | Bibs & Baubles says
This is totally doable! My family will love! Thanks for sharing.
Kristi says
These look so yummy. I am intrigued by the sweet and savory! I’ll bet it tastes awesome!
Beeb Ashcroft says
Biscuits are actually one of my favorite breakfast foods so these look good! I love biscuits with breakfast, and also biscuits and gravy for dinner. Breakfast for dinner is awesome!
Heather says
Good Lord those look scrumptious!
Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy.com says
What an interesting combination of flavors. I’ll have to try this.
Deborah Pucci says
That’s an interesting mixture….they sounds good!
Courtney says
I love a bagel with melted cheese and ham with a egg white – THIS looks incredible! Love the addition of the applesauce!
Annie @ Mama Dweeb says
YUM!! Looks crazy delicious! I’m totally making this tomorrow!
Christina says
Wow, these biscuits look amazing! Its not a combo that I would have thought to use (apples/cheddar) but I am going to have to try these (apples/cinnamon and cheese are two of my favorite foods lol). My favorite breakfast foods, well I’m not much of a morning eater, I just never have much of an appetite (I love breakfast foods for dinner though – eggs, omelets, bacon, hashbrowns – all of it). So I usually do toast and fruit, yogurt and fruit or a smoothie for breakfast
Hilary says
That sounds wonderful.. just add a chunk of apple to it before sprinkling the cheese and I’m in! Maybe on an English muffing half. Yum!
Hanan says
I would have never thought to use applesauce with that mixture, yum!
Penelope (NYC Blogger) says
Ooh, those sound so good 🙂
marie says
I am a TOTAL Breakfast person. I LIVE for breakfast. I have to admit I am really boring though, it’s the same thing every day, oatmeal. But I love it so it’s not boring to me. And I never eat savory breakfasts, I save the savory for lunch and dinner.
Lynsey @MoscatoMom says
Oh yum… I LOVE that sweet/salty/cheesy thing all going on at one time. Sounds delish.
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
I love breakfast!! These look yummy!
Christina Lee says
So simple!!! Thanks!
Theresa says
Yum! They look like bagel bites, only better! I don’t do breakfast in the morning either. Something about waking up and weighing my belly down just doesn’t work for me. However, we do a breakfast for dinner a few times a month. I gotta squeeze back in sometime ya know!
April Yedinak says
This is one of those recipes that sounds weird, but is probably really good. I am going to give it a try the next time I have ham in the house.
Susan says
Apple cheddar? That is an interesting combination, it should be great!
Alexis AKA MOM says
HOLY freaking moly, drooling over here! Looks so yummy and one I will try when I’m allowed carbs again 🙂
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
I have to admit that now I am curious as to how apple and cheddar taste together. I guess I am just going to have to make some and find out 🙂
Rosey says
I’m supposing this would be a hit over at my place too. This house is full of breakfast lovers.
Patty says
They do look yummy. I prefer breakfast for dinner too and LOVE waffles. With bacon. Mmmmm, bacon.
Xenia @ Thanks, Mail Carrier says
So hungry… need food now… why are you not here to make me some breakfast??
Tauna says
Thanks for the recipe. That actually sounds delicious. Strange but delicious.
They would probably freeze well so you could make up a bunch.
Ashley - Embracing Beauty says
Yum! Those look amazing!
Crissy Page says
Wow, this looks SO easy, but delicious. Sometimes I feel like I feed the kids the same thing for breakfast, over and over. I’m going to try this recipe.
Terry (My Journey With Candida) says
This reminds me of my Dad. He would alway put a slice of cheddar cheese on his apple pie. I be he would have really liked thses.
Tammy S says
What a great combo. I bet these have a little sweet and salty flavor. I will have to try and make these. My kids would love them. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Lisa @ Two Bears Farm says
I bet my boys would enjoy these.
SassyModernMom says
I adore anything with bacon!! Of course now I want bacon and biscuits!
Lisa Brown says
Love your recipe! I like cream of wheat a lot for breakfast
Ally says
With guests coming in for graduation weekend and trying to plan my menus, I keep seeing recipes on your site and thinking, “that would work!” Now I’m actually going to have to choose which ones to make.
Jenn- The Rebel Chick says
I never would have thought to put apple sauce on something with cheese and ham but I am drooling now.
Emilie says
Those look delicious. And deliciously simple, my favorite! 🙂
Tesa @ 2 Wired 2 Tired says
This looks delicious and so easy! I pinned it so I can try it soon.
AmyLK says
mmmmm I’ll have to make those for Jakes before he goes to work at the farm this weekend! Looks easy-peasy
Janet W. says
That looks delicious! My favorite breakfast is grits, bacon, and eggs!
Jennifer says
Those look scrumptious!!! Wow, my stomach seriously just growled. Yum! Pinned to remember to make asap!
Dawn Lopez says
Oh wow! Those look deeelish! I’m definitely going to need to try these asap! Also saved to my Pinterest 😉 yum!
Chef Kendra says
Those look fantastic, I can’t imagine anyone not liking these..OK, maybe a vegan. 🙂
Pam says
Those look really good. I want to eat breakfast but I have to eat cereal or something. I just can’t bring myself to eat a full meal.
Kelly @ Texas Type A Mom says
These look delicious and I have all of these ingredients already on hand!
Amiyrah says
This is such a great mix of flavors for breakfast. I think we would change out the ham for turkey, or turkey bacon (we don’t eat ham) but this would be a great twist on what we usually have for breakfast. Thanks for the great recipe!
Daisy says
This recipe is awesome! I had never used applesauce in a recipe like this and it is really cool.
Andrea Kruse says
Okay, I have noticed so many recipes for apples and cheddar and know it is an East Coast taste, right? Still haven’t tried it yet, but need to. Apple pie recipes with shredded cheddar also intrigue me. My husband is a biscuit nut, so I will have to make this one specially for him! Thanks for the recipe.
Jackie says
They sound great! Did you have to flatten the biscuit out a little to keep everything from falling off?
Kristyn says
mm these sound delicious! i dont eat cheese but i would just make them without the cheese 🙂
A Daft Scots Lass says
wow nice
brian miller says
oh dang…i bet this is good….
love the flavor combo in it….
see now i wish i had breakfast this morning.
Maryann says
those look good, but I have to eat something for breakfast.