Description
This Beef and Cheese Butter Swim Biscuits recipe is a comforting and hearty casserole combining flavorful ground beef with a cheesy biscuit topping, all baked to a golden perfection. It’s perfect for an easy dinner that delivers rich, savory flavors with a soft, buttery biscuit crust.
Ingredients
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For the Beef and Cheese Filling:
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onions or chives (optional)
For the Biscuit Dough:
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1¾ cups buttermilk
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional for extra cheesiness)
For the Butter Layer:
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Make the beef filling: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef seasoned with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Cook until fully browned and cooked through, then drain any excess grease. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese, optional mozzarella, and chopped green onions or chives if using. Set this savory filling aside.
- Prepare the biscuit dough: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Gradually stir in the buttermilk until just combined, being careful not to overmix. Fold in the optional shredded cheddar cheese to add extra cheesiness to the biscuits.
- Assemble the biscuits: Pour the melted butter into the bottom of the greased baking dish. Spoon half of the biscuit dough into the dish and gently spread it evenly across the bottom. Layer the prepared beef and cheese filling evenly over this dough layer. Then, drop spoonfuls of the remaining biscuit dough on top and gently spread to cover the beef layer. Don’t worry if it doesn’t completely cover the filling; the dough will spread during baking.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 22 to 25 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the biscuit layer comes out clean. Once baked, let the casserole cool for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing to allow it to set.
Notes
- Serve with a fresh side salad or roasted vegetables to complete the meal.
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the beef mixture or substitute pepper jack cheese for one of the cheeses.
- Ensure not to overmix the biscuit dough to keep the biscuits tender and flaky.
