Description
Cheesy southern comfort meets rustic charm in this irresistible Cheddar Bay Ground Beef Cobbler, blending hearty meat with buttery biscuit-like topping. Rich beef filling nestles under golden cheddar-studded crust, promising pure culinary satisfaction for hungry families seeking delicious home-style dining.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) lean ground beef
Dairy and Cheese:
- 2 cups (226 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (226 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 2.5 cups (592 milliliters) milk
- 0.25 cup (57 grams) butter (melted)
- 1 10.5 ounces (298 grams) can condensed cheddar soup
Seasoning and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 yellow onion (diced)
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1 10.5 ounces (298 grams) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon pepper
- 1 box cheddar bay biscuit mix (plus included seasoning packet)
- Fresh chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with diced onions until meat is completely cooked.
- Eliminate excess fat from the skillet, then incorporate cheddar soup, cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt, and pepper, mixing thoroughly.
- Fold in one cup of shredded cheddar cheese until melted and integrated into the beef mixture.
- Transfer the beef blend to the prepared baking dish, creating an even layer.
- Generously sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese across the top of the beef layer.
- Combine biscuit mix, additional shredded cheddar, and milk in a mixing bowl, stirring until a smooth, lump-free batter forms.
- Carefully distribute the biscuit batter uniformly over the beef mixture.
- Slide the uncovered dish into the preheated oven and bake for 50-55 minutes, watching for a golden-brown biscuit topping.
- While baking, prepare the seasoning mixture by combining melted butter with the biscuit mix seasoning packet.
- Once baked, remove from oven and immediately brush the buttery seasoning over the biscuit topping.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes, enabling the filling to set and flavors to meld.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh chopped parsley for a vibrant touch.
- Serve piping hot, revealing a delectable, cheesy ground beef cobbler perfect for a comforting meal.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter, healthier alternative that keeps the dish’s hearty essence.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium soups and selecting reduced-fat cheese options without compromising the rich, comforting flavor profile.
- Add diced bell peppers or mushrooms to boost vegetable content and create more complex taste layers in the casserole.
- Prepare the dish ahead of time by assembling everything except the biscuit topping, then refrigerate and add the topping just before baking for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 517 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg