Description
This taco bubble up bake is an easy weeknight dinner made with biscuit dough, taco-seasoned beef, salsa, and melty cheese. A bubbly, cheesy casserole that tastes like tacos in comfort food form!
Ingredients
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey/chicken)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tablespoons homemade)
- 1/2 cup water
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 can (16 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough, cut into quarters
- 1 cup salsa (or enchilada sauce)
- 1 cup canned 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 ground beef: In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add seasoning: Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, combine cooked beef, salsa, beans, and corn (if using). Add quartered biscuit dough pieces and toss to coat.
- Prepare baking dish: Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until biscuits are cooked through and cheese is bubbly.
- Serve: Let cool slightly, then serve with your favorite taco toppings.
Notes
- Check center biscuits with a toothpick to ensure they’re fully baked.
- Swap salsa for enchilada sauce for a saucier version.
- Make it lighter with reduced-fat cheese and lean ground turkey.
- Great for meal prep—reheats well in the microwave.
- 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: Approximately 450 calories
- Sugar: Approximately 4g
- Sodium: Approximately 800mg
- Fat: Approximately 25g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 10g
- Trans Fat: Approximately 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 30g
- Fiber: Approximately 5g
- Protein: Approximately 25g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 75mg
