Hey, y'all! This Taco Bubble Up Bake is a delicious weeknight dinner that even the pickiest eaters love! Ground beef, taco seasoning, enchilada sauce, salsa, scallions, and cheese get tossed with biscuit pieces and baked until the biscuits bubble up into this fantastic cheesy casserole. Top with your favorite taco toppings, and you have a great family-friendly dinner!
Taco Bubble Up Bake
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This Taco Bubble Up Bake is a fantastic way to transform simple ingredients into a mouthwatering meal that everyone will enjoy. The combination of ground beef, taco seasoning, enchilada sauce, and salsa creates a flavorful base that’s rich and savory.
When you mix in scallions and cheese, you get an extra layer of taste and texture that’s truly irresistible. The magic happens when you add the biscuit pieces, which bake up into fluffy, tender dumplings that soak up all the delicious flavors.
Taco Bubble Up Bake Ingredients
- 1 lb. lean ground beef
- 1 oz. taco seasoning
- ⅔ c. salsa
- 10 oz. can Red Enchilada Sauce
- 2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ c. thinly sliced green onions, plus more for garnish
- 1 (8-count) can large biscuits
- Taco toppings like lettuce, tomato, salsa, sour cream
How to Make Taco Bubble Up Bake
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick spray.
- In a large pan, brown the ground beef and drain off any grease.
- Add salsa, enchilada sauce, and taco seasoning to the beef. Stir to combine.
- Mix in half of the cheese and scallions.
- Cut each biscuit into 8 pieces and gently fold them into the beef mixture.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 20 minutes, then remove from the oven and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- Bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and serve immediately, garnished with extra scallions and your favorite taco toppings. Enjoy!
Pro Tips For Making This Recipe
- Make sure to drain the majority of the grease from the ground beef to prevent the casserole from becoming too oily.
- Cut the biscuits into even pieces to ensure they cook uniformly and bubble up properly.
- When mixing the biscuit pieces with the beef mixture, be gentle to avoid squishing the biscuit dough and to maintain their shape.
- Enhance the dish by adding extra toppings like diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, sour cream, and avocado slices after baking for customized flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use large canned biscuits, such as those by Pillsbury, for the best results. Avoid using smaller biscuits as they may not rise and bubble up as well.
Yes, you can prepare the beef mixture ahead of time and refrigerate it. When you're ready to bake, just add the biscuit pieces and proceed with the recipe.
Absolutely! Feel free to add veggies like bell peppers, corn, or black beans to the beef mixture for added nutrition and flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.
Add diced jalapeños, a splash of hot sauce, or use a spicier salsa and enchilada sauce to give the dish an extra kick.
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Taco Bubble Up Bake
This dish is incredibly versatile and can be easily customized to suit your family's preferences. Add your favorite taco toppings like shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, and avocado slices for a fresh and colorful finish.
Whether you’re serving it for a busy weeknight dinner or a casual get-together, this Taco Bubble Up Bake is sure to become a regular in your meal rotation. It's a simple, hearty, and satisfying meal that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!
Taco Bubble Up Bake
Ingredients
- 1 lb. lean ground beef
- 1 oz. taco seasoning
- ⅔ c. salsa
- 10 oz. can red enchilada sauce
- 2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ c. thinly sliced green onions plus more for garnish
- 1 can large biscuits
- taco toppings like lettuce, tomato, salsa, sour cream for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick spray.
- In a large pan, brown the ground beef and drain off any grease.
- Add salsa, enchilada sauce, and taco seasoning to the beef. Stir to combine.
- Mix in half of the cheese and scallions.
- Cut each biscuit into 8 pieces and gently fold them into the beef mixture.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 20 minutes, then remove from the oven and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- Bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and serve immediately, garnished with extra scallions and your favorite taco toppings. Enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure to drain the majority of the grease from the ground beef to prevent the casserole from becoming too oily.
- Cut the biscuits into even pieces to ensure they cook uniformly and bubble up properly.
- When mixing the biscuit pieces with the beef mixture, be gentle to avoid squishing the biscuit dough and to maintain their shape.
- Enhance the dish by adding extra toppings like diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, sour cream, and avocado slices after baking for customized flavor.
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