Description
This Cheddar Bay Ground Beef Cobbler is a comforting and hearty casserole that combines savory ground beef with a creamy cheese filling and a cheesy biscuit topping inspired by the famous Cheddar Bay Biscuits. Baked to golden perfection and finished with a buttery seasoned topping, this dish is perfect for a family dinner or gathering, delivering rich flavors and satisfying textures in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef Filling
- 1.5 lbs lean ground beef
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 10.5 oz can condensed cheddar cheese soup
- 10.5 oz can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
For Assembly
- 9×13 inch baking dish, sprayed with cooking spray
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for sprinkling)
For the Biscuit Topping
- 1 box Cheddar Bay Biscuit mix (seasoning packet reserved)
- 2 cups milk
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- Seasoning packet from biscuit mix
Garnish
- Fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat and Brown Beef: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the lean ground beef and diced yellow onion. Cook until the beef is thoroughly browned and the onion is softened. Drain excess grease to keep the dish from becoming too oily.
- Make Filling: To the skillet with browned beef and onions, stir in the chopped garlic, condensed cheddar cheese soup, condensed cream of mushroom soup, ½ cup milk, salt, and black pepper. Cook the mixture while stirring until everything is well combined and heated through. Remove from heat and fold in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese until melted and evenly distributed.
- Assemble in Baking Dish: Spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Pour the prepared ground beef mixture into the dish, spreading it evenly across the bottom. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the beef layer.
- Make Biscuit Topping: In a separate bowl, combine the Cheddar Bay Biscuit mix (without the seasoning packet), 2 cups of milk, and stir until just combined to form the biscuit batter. The batter will be moist but thick enough to pour over the beef layer.
- Top and Bake: Pour the biscuit batter evenly over the ground beef and cheese layers in the baking dish. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 50-55 minutes, or until the biscuit topping is golden brown and cooked through.
- Make Butter Topping: While the cobbler bakes, melt ¼ cup of butter in a small bowl. Add in the seasoning packet from the biscuit mix and stir until combined to create the flavorful butter topping.
- Finish and Serve: When the cobbler is done baking, remove it from the oven and immediately brush the biscuit topping generously with the melted butter and seasoning mixture. Let the cobbler rest for 5 minutes to set. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving to add a pop of color and freshness.
Notes
- You can substitute the condensed soups with homemade versions for a fresher taste, but adjust seasoning accordingly.
- For a lower-fat version, use reduced-fat cheddar cheese and milk.
- If you want a crispier topping, broil the cobbler for 1-2 minutes after applying the butter topping—watch closely to avoid burning.
- Make sure to drain the beef very well to prevent the filling from becoming too greasy.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated; this dish tastes great warmed up the next day.
