Mini breakfast pies are cheesy, herby, and baked inside a fluffy biscuit crust. Each one is filled with bacon, apple, and sage for a cozy, savory bite.
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Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
Servings
12 mini pies
Difficulty
Easy
Calories *
205 kcal per serving
Technique
Mix batter with bacon, apple, cheddar, and sage and bake in a muffin pan.
Flavor Profile
Cheesy biscuit cups filled with bacon, apple, sharp cheddar, and sage.
* Based on nutrition panel
I was craving something savory for breakfast and had all the ingredients on hand. The batter mixed up in minutes, and I loved how the apples added just a hint of sweetness. These came out so fluffy and flavorful! A total keeper of a recipe. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Lauren
My husband is having dreams lately about being chased by bears. I’m having dreams of these apple-y, bacon-y, cheesy breakfast bites.
I’d say my dream life is winning right now.
If you haven’t noticed, breakfast is a big deal around here. There was a time in my tween years when I would skip breakfast or just eat one of those measly chocolate granola bars that are like 100 calories and I was always SO CRANKY in the mornings (this could also be attributed to the fact that I was a tween, but I think the non-breakfast-eating was a factor). Since then I’ve learned that the most important meal of the day needs to be a part of my life, and I’ve been trying to perfect it ever since.
You see, a bowl of cereal just won’t do it for me. And when I get really tired of peanut butter toast or oatmeal — my usual go-tos — I seek out more unique, yet filling, foods to swap in their place. Right now these apple-bacon cheddar mini breakfast pies are totally winning. Just like my dreams.
What I love about these lil’ bites is that they are a little sweet, a little salty, a little cheesy and full of protein and other goodies. I can make a batch, keep them in my freezer and pop a few in the microwave for an easy, balanced brekkie. They’ve been so popular betwixt me and the mister that I’m thinking of inventing Christmas Brunch at my parents’ house this year just so I can make these and some mini apple pies or an apple tart for everyone and make a big deal out of it. To make my life more exciting, you see.
Oh, and bonus! You can prep, cover and chill these biscuit-based mini pies up to a day before baking them. But even if you don’t, they take like one nap’s length of time to make. And that means more time to wrap Christmas gifts, drink hot cocoa, deck the halls or, well, nap. A few of my favorite things this time of year (unless, of course, those naps consist of dreams about bears chasing you. In that case, I suggest skipping the nap and just drinking some coffee).
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Mini Breakfast Pies
Ingredients
- ¾ pounds bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup apple, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup white onion, chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup Original Bisquick® mix
- ½ cup milk
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease the cups of a 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, stir together bacon, apple, cheddar cheese, onion, sage and salt. In a separate medium bowl, stir together Bisquick, milk and eggs with a fork until well blended.
- Spoon scant tablespoonfuls of the Bisquick mixture into the bottom of each muffin cup. Top with about 1/4 cup of bacon mixture. Top with remaining Bisquick mixture.
- Bake 20 to 30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and edges are golden. Cool 5 minutes in pan; transfer to a cooling rack to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Stephanie, can you advise what the substitute would be in the case of using flour instead of Bisquick? Also the amount of baking powder or soda? Thanks so much!
Julie — Good questions! It’s honestly been a while since I’ve made these but if memory serves, I just popped them in the microwave from the freezer at 30 second bursts (not on defrost) until they were warm. I didn’t want to overcook them because they are cooked eggs and they tend to get rubbery when reheated. You could also just leave them in the fridge and do the same (maybe in 15 second bursts, though, because they’re not as cold). Hope that helps! Enjoy!
Hi Stephanie,
This looks great! I’d love to try but I want to make them for the following work week. Something easy that I can just pull out of the fridge or freezer, heat up and go! You said that you can take them out of the freezer and put them in the microwave. Are they saugy? Do you put them on defrost? I guess my question is, if I store them in the freezer after they’ve been cooked- how do I get them to the point where they are edible and yummy? Can you store them in the fridge after you’ve already baked them? If so, how long and would you just microwave them?
Thanks!
Julie
I was looking for something quick, easy and tasty to make for breakfast and these were it. Not to mention I had all the ingredients on hand. These were delicious! Perfect for breakfast or brunch! And the apple…yummm!
Judy — Great idea! My rule of thumb with mini muffins vs. muffins is about half the time. So my guess is that they’d only take about 12 to 15 minutes to bake, but the best method is to just watch them and take them out once a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Thanks Stephanie, Could not remember where I saw this recipie when looking to make it for Bunco last Tuesday. I will save it now, so I will have it for next month ; )
I would like to make these as appetizers for Bunco. How long would they need to cook in mini muffin tins?
Everything about these pies is making me deliriously happy.
I’m even betting that I can make these and freeze them and then heat them whenever I want to eat them!
These look like the perfect little breakfast bites!