Cheddar Bay Ground Beef Cobbler (Print)

Hearty ground beef casserole layered with cheesy Cheddar Bay biscuit topping for ultimate comfort food.

# Components:

→ Beef and Sauce Base

01 - 1.5 pounds lean ground beef
02 - 1 yellow onion, diced
03 - 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
04 - 10.5 ounces condensed cheddar soup
05 - 10.5 ounces condensed cream of mushroom soup
06 - 0.5 cup milk
07 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
08 - 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
09 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

→ Biscuit Topping

10 - 1 box Cheddar Bay Biscuit mix (with seasoning packet)
11 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
12 - 2 cups milk
13 - 0.25 cup butter, melted
14 - Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
02 - Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and diced onion, breaking up the meat while cooking. Sauté until beef is thoroughly browned and onions are softened.
03 - Stir in chopped garlic, condensed cheddar soup, condensed cream of mushroom soup, 0.5 cup milk, salt, and ground black pepper. Mix until completely combined. Incorporate 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until melted. Remove from heat.
04 - Coat a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Evenly spread the beef mixture in the prepared dish and top with the remaining 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
05 - Empty biscuit mix into a large mixing bowl, setting aside the included seasoning packet. Blend in 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese and 2 cups milk, stirring until the batter is smooth and no large lumps remain.
06 - Pour the biscuit batter evenly over the beef mixture in the baking dish.
07 - Transfer the dish to the oven and bake for 50–55 minutes, or until the biscuit topping is golden brown throughout.
08 - Thoroughly combine melted butter with the reserved Cheddar Bay Biscuit seasoning packet.
09 - Remove casserole from oven. Immediately brush the butter-seasoning mixture over the biscuit topping. Allow to rest 5 minutes before garnishing with fresh chopped parsley and serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses one-pan for easy cleanup
  • Crowd-pleaser that disappears fast at potlucks or family dinners
  • Layers rich, cheesy beef with fluffy biscuit topping
  • Filling is creamy yet hearty enough to satisfy
02 -
  • High in protein and calcium
  • Makes fantastic leftovers for next day lunches
  • Easy to customize with veggies or different cheeses
  • The Cheddar Bay Biscuit topping wins over every picky eater I know
03 -
  • Use sharp cheddar for the tangiest flavor and best melt I once tried mild and the flavor was much less exciting
  • Let the baked cobbler sit for five minutes before serving for a slice that holds together and does not run Be sure to brush the biscuit topping with plenty of garlic butter as soon as it comes out hot from the oven or it will not soak up as much flavor

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