Description
This taco bubble up bake is an easy weeknight casserole made with refrigerated biscuit dough, taco-seasoned beef, salsa, and plenty of melted cheese. It’s bubbly, cheesy, and always a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tablespoons homemade blend)
- 1/2 cup water
Remaining Ingredients:
- 1 can (16 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough, cut into quarters
- 1 cup salsa (or enchilada sauce)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained (optional)
- 1 cup frozen corn (optional)
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
Toppings:
- sour cream
- shredded lettuce
- diced tomatoes
- jalapeños
- cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook beef and onion: In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Add seasoning: Stir in taco seasoning and water; simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, combine beef mixture, salsa, beans, and corn. Add quartered biscuit dough pieces and stir to coat.
- Prepare baking dish: Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until biscuits are cooked through and cheese is bubbly.
- Rest and serve: Let rest 5 minutes, then serve with your favorite taco toppings.
Notes
- Check center biscuits with a toothpick to ensure they’re baked through.
- Swap salsa for enchilada sauce for a saucier bake.
- For a lighter option, use reduced-fat cheese and lean ground turkey.
- Best eaten fresh—biscuits soften if reheated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole / Main Dish
- Method: Oven-Baked
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex / American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1080mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
