🌮 Taco Fiesta Bubble Up Casserole

A fun, family-friendly casserole where biscuit pieces “bubble up” in a cheesy taco filling. Perfect for weeknights, potlucks, or meal prep.

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🛒 Ingredients (Serves 6–8)

• 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)

• 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2–3 tbsp homemade)

• ¾ cup water

• 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies (drained)

• 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or drained canned)

• 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 cup salsa

• 2 cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese, divided

• 1 can (16 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough (8-count), cut into quarters

• Optional toppings: sour cream, diced avocado, green onions, cilantro

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2️⃣ Cook the Meat

In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.

3️⃣ Season

Add taco seasoning and ¾ cup water. Simmer 3–5 minutes until thickened.

4️⃣ Mix Filling

Stir in:

• Diced tomatoes

• Corn

• Black beans

• Salsa

• 1 cup shredded cheese

Mix well and remove from heat.

5️⃣ Add Biscuits

Gently fold in the quartered biscuit pieces so they’re coated in the taco mixture.

6️⃣ Assemble

Pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
Sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese evenly over top.

7️⃣ Bake

Bake uncovered for 25–35 minutes, until biscuits are cooked through and top is golden.

8️⃣ Rest & Serve

Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Add toppings as desired.

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🔥 Make It Your Way

• 🌶 Spicy: Add jalapeños or hot salsa

• 🥦 Sneaky veggies: Mix in diced bell peppers or zucchini

• 🍗 Swap protein: Use shredded chicken or plant-based crumbles

• 🧀 Extra cheesy: Add a layer of cream cheese mixed into the filling

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❓ Q & A

Q1: How do I know the biscuits are done?

Insert a toothpick into a biscuit piece in the center. It should come out clean and not doughy.

Q2: Can I make this ahead?

Yes. Assemble, cover, and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Bake when ready (may need 5 extra minutes).

Q3: Can I freeze it?

Yes, bake first, cool completely, then freeze up to 2 months. Reheat at 350°F until warmed through.

Q4: Can I make it lighter?

Use:

• Lean ground turkey

• Reduced-fat cheese

• Light biscuit dough

• Skip beans if lowering carbs

Q5: What side dishes go well?

• Simple green salad

• Spanish rice

• Tortilla chips & guacamole