30 Minute Cheddar Bay Burger Bake
A quick and comforting casserole combining seasoned ground beef with buttery, garlicky Cheddar Bay biscuit topping. Perfect for weeknight dinners when you need something fast and satisfying.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef 85/15 works best
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried mustard powder
- to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
- 1 can (10.5 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough 8 biscuits
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and diced onion, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
- Cook for 6 to 8 minutes until the beef is browned and the onion is soft. Drain excess grease if there's more than a tablespoon.
- Stir in minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, and dried mustard. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the beef mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle 3/4 cup cheddar cheese over the top.
- Separate the biscuits and cut each into quarters. Arrange biscuit pieces over the beef and cheese, leaving small gaps between them.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup cheddar cheese over the biscuits. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until biscuits are golden brown and cooked through.
- While baking, mix melted butter with garlic powder. As soon as the bake comes out of the oven, brush the garlic butter over the hot biscuits.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra garlic flavor, add a pinch of garlic powder to the beef mixture along with other seasonings.
- Don't skip draining the grease from the beef to prevent a soggy bottom.
- Cutting biscuits into quarters gives better coverage and more even baking.
- Brush garlic butter on while still hot for better absorption and that signature Cheddar Bay taste.