Taco Bubble Up Bake
When you need a quick, easy, and delicoius weeknight dinner, you can’t go wrong with this Taco Bubble Up Bake. A hearty dish that’s ready in less than an hour, it’s loaded with tco meat, enchilada sauce, cheddar cheese, and biscuits.
If you love the flavors of Mexican food and the ease of casseroles, then this is the dish for you. By blending taco meat, enchilada sauce, cheese, and canned biscuits, we’ve created one of the heartiest main meals you’ll ever make.
Pair this casserole with Ritz Bits churros for a meal that embraces the flavors of Mexico from start to finish. Cinnamon chip cookie bars or coffee cinnamon rolls would also be great desserts!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Limited Ingredients: You only need a handful of basic ingredients to make this casserole.
- Crazy Easy: Brown some meat, mix some ingredients, and eat in less than an hour.
- Crazy Good: This bake combines the flavors of tacos, enchiladas, and biscuits into one delicious meal.
- Customizable: Tweak this recipe to make it your own.
- Versatile: This is the perfect weeknight meal or potluck dish.
- Great for Meal Prep: This recipe is freezer-friendly, so you can make extra for future meals.
Key Ingredients
We’ve made this list to help you save time on your next trip to the grocery store. You can find the full amounts needed in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Ground Beef: Lean ground beef gives the casserole plenty of meaty flavor and texture with less grease.
- Taco Seasoning: All the flavor you need in a pouch!
- Enchilada Sauce: Mild red enchilada sauce adds sweet, smoky flavor to the casserole.
- Salsa: Salsa adds moisture and even more flavor.
- Cheddar Cheese: Cheddar cheese has a strong flavor that stands up to the other ingredients in the dish and makes the whole thing so melty.
- Biscuits: Large canned biscuits add a slightly sweet flavor and tender biscuit texture.
Variations
- Ground Beef: Use ground turkey or chicken for a lower-fat option. You could also use ground chorizo for even more flavor.
- Spicy: Use spicy enchilada sauce and salsa, and add sliced jalapenos for a kick of heat.
- Biscuits: Omit the biscuits and top with cornbread mix instead. Then, bake until the cornbread is golden.
- Add Veggies: Black beans, pinto beans, and corn are great additions to this bake.
How to Make Taco Bubble Up Bake
This is a quick overview of the steps needed to make this recipe. You can find the full instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Brown the beef and drain. Then, add the salsa, enchilada sauce, and seasoning. Add half the cheese and scallions.
- Cut the biscuits into 8 pieces and mix them into the beef.
- Pour into a prepared 9×13 baking dish and bake until heated through.
- Add the remaining cheese and bake until bubbly. Enjoy!
Expert Tips
- Always drain your beef to avoid a greasy dish. Even lean ground beef renders some fat as it cooks.
- Be sure to thoroughly coat your baking dish with nonstick spray to avoid a burned mess at the bottom.
- Be sure you use large biscuits to get the perfect ratio of beef to biscuits in the dish.
Taco Bubble Up Bake FAQs
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
A taco bubble up bake is a variation of taco casserole in which refrigerated biscuit dough is cut into chunks and mixed into the filling. Then, it’s all baked at once.
Sharp cheddar works incredibly well. You can also use Mexican or taco blend varieties for more flavor.
Refrigerate this dish for up to 4 days in an airtight container. For longer storage, freeze it for up to 3 months in an airtight, freezer-safe container.
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📖Recipe
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Taco Bubble Up Bake
Equipment
- 9×13-inch baking dish
- large skillet
- Mixing spoon or spatula
- Cutting board
- Knife or kitchen scissors (for cutting biscuits)
- Measuring cups
- Colander (for draining grease)
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 ounce taco seasoning
- ⅔ cup salsa
- 10 ounces mild red enchilada sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- ½ cup thinly sliced green onions plus more for garnish
- 16.3 ounces large refrigerated biscuits
- Optional taco toppings: shredded lettuce diced tomatoes, sour cream, additional salsa
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain off any excess grease.
- Stir in taco seasoning, salsa, and enchilada sauce. Mix until well combined.
- Add 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese and the sliced green onions to the beef mixture. Stir to combine.
- Cut each biscuit into 8 pieces. Gently fold the biscuit pieces into the beef mixture, making sure they are evenly coated.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle remaining 1 cup of cheese over the top.
- Return to oven and bake an additional 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and biscuits are cooked through.
- Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with additional green onions and your favorite taco toppings.
Notes
- Cut biscuits evenly so they cook through properly.
- If the top browns too quickly, loosely tent with foil.
- Check center biscuits to ensure they are fully cooked before serving.
- Letting the casserole rest helps it set and makes serving easier.
Disclaimer
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
