Servings: 8
If you are looking for a fun, family-friendly dinner that comes together in minutes and tastes absolutely delicious, this Oven Baked 4-Ingredient Cheeseburger Bubble Up Bake is exactly what you need. It takes all the classic flavors of a cheeseburger—savory ground beef, tangy cheddar cheese soup, and melted shredded cheddar—and bakes them with refrigerated biscuit dough into a warm, puffy, and irresistible casserole.
The magic of this dish is the “bubble up” effect. As the biscuit pieces bake, they puff up and create a light, fluffy, and golden crust that holds everything together. It is the perfect weeknight meal for a busy family, and it is guaranteed to be a hit with both kids and adults.
Why This Recipe Works
This recipe relies on the convenience of refrigerated biscuit dough and condensed cheddar cheese soup. The biscuit dough creates a light, fluffy base that bakes up beautifully in the oven. The cheddar cheese soup provides a rich, creamy, and tangy sauce that coats the beef and biscuit pieces, while the shredded cheddar adds a gooey, golden crust on top. Every bite is packed with cheesy, beefy flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cans refrigerated biscuits, quartered
- 1 1/2 lb ground beef, browned
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cheddar cheese soup
- 2 cups shredded cheddar
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch glass baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the browned ground beef, condensed cheddar cheese soup, and shredded cheddar. Stir until the beef is evenly coated.
- Add the quartered biscuit pieces to the bowl and gently toss so the dough is coated and distributed throughout the beef and cheese mixture.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, making sure the biscuit pieces are loosely arranged so they can puff as they bake.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the biscuit pieces are puffed and golden brown and the casserole is hot and bubbling. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Tips for the Best Results
Brown and drain the beef. Make sure the ground beef is fully cooked and drained of excess grease before mixing it with the other ingredients. This prevents the casserole from becoming greasy.
Quarter the biscuits evenly. Cutting each biscuit into four equal pieces ensures they cook at the same rate and create evenly sized puffs.
Toss gently. When combining the biscuit pieces with the beef and cheese mixture, use a gentle hand. You want to coat the dough evenly without crushing it or mashing it together.
Don’t overfill. Spread the mixture evenly in the baking dish, but don’t press it down too firmly. The biscuit pieces need room to puff up as they bake.
Watch the bake time. Ovens vary, so start checking at 30 minutes. You want the biscuit pieces deeply golden and the casserole bubbling around the edges.
Storage and Serving
Store leftover casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or in a 350°F oven until warmed through. Serve it with a side of ketchup, mustard, pickles, or a simple green salad for a complete meal.
Savory, cheesy, and completely hands-off, this Oven Baked 4-Ingredient Cheeseburger Bubble Up Bake is a fantastic recipe to keep in your rotation for easy weeknight dinners.