Taco fiesta bubble up casserole
Introduction: Welcome to a culinary adventure that’s both delicious and family-friendly – our Taco Fiesta Bubble-Up Casserole! Bursting with savory flavors and vibrant colors, this dish is a surefire crowd-pleaser that brings joy to every mealtime gathering. Packed with lean ground beef, colorful veggies, gooey cheese, and zesty seasoning, it’s a feast for the senses that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Recipe Details:
Ingredients:
1 lb cooked extra lean ground beef
1 package (7.5 oz) Pillsbury biscuits (10 biscuits)
1 package (30g) taco seasoning
1 1/3 cup salsa
2 cups diced peppers (red, orange, yellow)
1 cup diced red onion
1 cup reduced-fat shredded cheese (3 cheese blend)
Green onion, chopped
Fat-free sour cream for topping (optional)
Instructions:
Begin by cooking the extra lean ground beef in a pan on the stove. Once cooked, add the taco seasoning and simmer for a few minutes to infuse the flavors.
Preheat your oven to 350°F and spray a 9×13 casserole dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
In a bowl, mix together the cooked ground beef and salsa until well combined.
Dice the peppers and onion, and then cut the biscuits into 6 pieces each.
Arrange half of the biscuit pieces in the bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Top with half of the meat mixture, half of the diced peppers and onions, and half of the shredded cheese. Repeat the layers and finish with chopped green onion on top.
Loosely cover the casserole dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before cutting into 6 servings. Optionally, top each serving with a spoonful of fat-free sour cream.
Nutritional Information:
Calories per serving: 254
Fat: 7.2g
Saturated fat: 3g
Carbohydrates: 21.2g
Fiber: 1.5g
Sodium: 790mg
Sugar: 3.5g
Protein: 25.1g
Weight Watchers Points:
Personal Points: 8
Smart Points (Blue/Green/Purple): 7
Points Plus: 6
Conclusion: Elevate your family mealtime with our Taco Fiesta Bubble-Up Casserole, a dish that’s as delightful to make as it is to devour. With layers of savory goodness, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between flavor and convenience, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or leisurely weekend dinners. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, this crowd-pleasing casserole is sure to become a staple in your recipe repertoire. So gather your loved ones around the table and savor the joy of sharing a meal that’s both delicious and memorable.
My taco fiesta bubble-up casserole dish is one of my most popular recipes, it is packed with so much deliciousness, a meal the whole family can enjoy.
INGREDIENTS
1 lb cooked extra lean ground beef
1 7.5 oz package pillsbury biscuits (10 biscuits to the pack, the ones In the 4 value pack, if you can’t find that size you can buy the bigger size and weigh it out)
1 package Taco seasoning, 30g
1 1/3 cup salsa
2 cup diced peppers I used red, orange and yellow
1 cup diced onion I used red onion
1 cup reduced fat shredded cheese I use a 3 cheese blend
Green onion
Fat free sour cream for topping optional
INSTRUCTIONS
Cook the ground beef in a pan on the stove, add the taco seasoning and simmer for a few minutes.
Preheat oven to 350F, spray a 9×13 casserole dish and set aside.
Mix the ground beef and salsa together in a bowl.
Cut up the peppers & onion, and then cut the biscuits into 6 pieces each.
Place half of the biscuit pieces in the bottom of the casserole dish, top with half of the meat mixture, half of the peppers and onions and half of the cheese. Repeat layers and finish with the chopped green onion on top.
Loosely cover with foil and bake in oven for 35 minutes, remove foil and continue baking for 15 minutes.Let cool for 5 minutes then cut into 6 servings. 8 personal points per serving, 7sp or 6 points plus. Top with a spoon of fat free sour cream (optional)
NOTES
Personal Points- 8
Smart Points- Blue/Green/Purple- 7
Points Plus- 6
Nutritional info per serving.. Calories 254…Fat 7.2g…Sat fat 3g..Carbs 21.2g.. Fiber 1.5g…Sodium 790mg…Sugar 3.5g…Protein 25.1g