Description
Cheddar bay ground beef cobbler brings southern comfort to your dinner table with a hearty, cheesy casserole. Red Lobster-inspired biscuit topping crowns seasoned ground beef for a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) lean ground beef
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic
Dairy and Cheese:
- 2 cups (226 grams) cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (226 grams) cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) milk
- 10.5 ounces (298 grams) cheddar soup
- 10.5 ounces (298 grams) cream of mushroom soup
Baking and Seasoning:
- 1 box Cheddar Bay Biscuit mix
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish for the hearty casserole.
- In a large skillet, thoroughly brown the ground beef with diced onions, breaking meat into small crumbles until no pink remains.
- Combine beef mixture with cream soups, milk, and selected seasonings, stirring to create a rich, cohesive filling.
- Incorporate half the shredded cheddar cheese into the beef mixture, ensuring even distribution throughout the base.
- Transfer the seasoned beef mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly and creating a smooth foundation.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the beef layer, creating a preliminary cheese blanket.
- Prepare the biscuit topping by mixing biscuit mix with additional cheese and milk until a soft, slightly lumpy dough forms.
- Carefully spread the biscuit mixture over the cheese and beef layer, covering the entire surface with a rustic, uneven topping.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, watching for a golden-brown biscuit crust and bubbling edges.
- While hot, brush the baked cobbler with a seasoned butter mixture to enhance flavor and add a glossy finish.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes, enabling the filling to set and cool slightly.
- Optional: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color and fresh herb accent before serving.
Notes
- Customize meat choice by swapping ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter alternative.
- Ensure perfectly browned beef by patting meat dry before cooking and avoiding overcrowding the skillet to achieve a nice golden crust.
- Enhance biscuit topping texture by grating cold cheese and mixing quickly to prevent overworking the dough, which can make it tough.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium soups and controlling added salt, making this dish more heart-friendly without sacrificing flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg