Bubble up Enchilada Bake

🌮💛 Bubble Up Enchilada Bake — The Cheesy, Bubbly, Biscuit-y Hug You Need in Your Life

“Because sometimes dinner just needs to be saucy, cheesy, and unapologetically fun.”

 

This Bubble Up Enchilada Bake is the ultimate weeknight hero — a bubbly, cheesy, biscuit-studded casserole that tastes like your favorite enchiladas and your coziest comfort food had a delicious baby. It’s hearty, flavorful, and ridiculously easy to throw together.

It’s:

• Family-approved — picky eaters will clean their plates.
• Quick to prep — minimal chopping, maximum flavor.
• Perfect for busy nights — uses pantry and fridge staples.

If you’ve got 15 minutes to assemble and a little oven time, you’ve got a dinner that will make everyone at the table happy.

Miss 22 year old has been on a enchilada kick lately. I don’t mind cooking for my daughter when she is going to school and working, I especially love suggestions what to make for dinner, so I don’t have to make up my mind. Enchiladas are so full of flavor and a quick meal, which makes life a little easier on a busy day.

This recipe has a little bit of a twist…instead of the tortilla shells, you use biscuits! You heard me right, biscuits!!! I honestly, think I like it better this way!

 

👩‍🍳 Cooking Tips for the Best Bubble Up Enchilada Bake

• Cut biscuits small — This helps them cook evenly and soak up all that saucy goodness.
• Drain the beef well — Too much grease will make the bake heavy.
• Shred your own cheese — It melts creamier than pre-shredded.
• Check biscuit doneness — Insert a knife in the center; if it comes out clean, you’re good.
• Let it rest — A few minutes after baking helps the layers set.

🎨 Recipe Variations

• Chicken Bubble Up — Swap beef for shredded rotisserie chicken.
• Veggie Lover’s — Add corn, bell peppers, or zucchini.
• Spicy Kick — Use hot enchilada sauce and add jalapeños.
• BBQ Twist — Replace enchilada sauce with BBQ sauce and cheddar cheese.
• Breakfast Bubble Up — Swap beef for chorizo and top with fried eggs.

🧒 Kid Tips

• Let kids sprinkle the cheese — they’ll love helping.
• Serve with a side of mild salsa or sour cream for dipping.
• Make mini versions in muffin tins for fun, individual servings.
• Skip the green chilies if your little ones aren’t fans of spice.

🛒 Grocery Hacks

• Buy biscuits on sale — Freeze for later use.
• Store-brand cheese & sauce — Great flavor for less money.
• Bulk ground beef — Cook and freeze in portions for quick meals.
• Canned beans — Rinse well to reduce sodium.
• Rotisserie chicken — A quick swap for beef on busy nights.

📣 Reader’s Challenge: #BubbleUpMyWay

I want to see YOUR Bubble Up Enchilada Bake creations!

1. Make the recipe.
2. Add your own twist — different proteins, veggies, or sauces.
3. Snap a photo of your masterpiece.
4. Post it on Instagram or Facebook with the hashtag #BubbleUpMyWay and tag me.

I’ll feature my favorites in an upcoming post — let’s make this the bubbliest feed ever!

 

 

Bubble up Enchilada Bake

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Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 small diced onion
• 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (10 oz.) can enchilada sauce
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 2 Tablespoon flour
• 1 (16 oz.) can refrigerator biscuits
• 1 small can green chilies
• 2 1/2 cups shredded Mexican Cheese blend ( add more if you love cheese)
• salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease an 8x11-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, season ground beef with onion, salt and pepper and brown until no longer pink. Drain fat, if needed. Coat the meat with flour and combine well.
3. Stir in enchilada sauce, chicken broth and bring to a boil, or until it thickens. Lower the heat, and add the black beans, green chilies and pour mixture into baking dish.
4. Cut each biscuit into bite size pieces and add to ground beef mixture. Gently stir to combine, making sure biscuit dough is arranged evenly across the dish.
5. Bake until biscuits are cooked through, about 20 to 25 minutes. Top with cheese and return to oven for 10 minutes more. Let sit 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

🔢 Calorie Count (Per Serving — 8 Servings)

• Calories: ~480
• Protein: 25g
• Carbs: 34g
• Fat: 26g
• Sugar: 4g

📊 Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)

\*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

♻️ Leftover Remix

• Enchilada Stuffed Peppers — Spoon leftovers into halved bell peppers, top with cheese, and bake.
• Taco Wraps — Roll leftovers in tortillas with lettuce and salsa.
• Breakfast Hash — Chop and fry with eggs for a hearty morning meal.
• Nacho Topping — Heat and spoon over tortilla chips with extra cheese.
• Quesadilla Filling — Sandwich between tortillas and grill until crispy.

💭 Final Thoughts

This Bubble Up Enchilada Bake is proof that comfort food can be easy, fun, and totally satisfying. It’s the kind of recipe you’ll make once and then keep in your back pocket for busy nights, potlucks, or when you just need a little cheesy joy.

Here’s the thing about Bubble Up Enchilada Bake — it’s not just dinner. It’s a mood-lifter. It’s the smell of bubbling cheese and warm biscuits filling your kitchen. It’s the joy of pulling a golden, cheesy masterpiece out of the oven and watching everyone’s eyes light up.

It’s also a reminder that the best meals don’t have to be complicated. You don’t need a dozen fancy ingredients or hours in the kitchen to make something that makes people smile. Sometimes, it’s about taking familiar flavors and presenting them in a way that feels fresh and exciting.

And maybe that’s why I love it so much — because it’s not just about the beef or the cheese. It’s about the laughter that happens while you’re serving it. The way kids sneak extra bites when they think you’re not looking. The way everyone lingers at the table just a little longer because they’re happy and full.

So here’s my challenge to you: make this bake. Make it for your next family dinner, your next game night, or just because it’s Monday and you deserve something delicious. Play with the fillings, the cheeses, the sauces. Make it yours. And when you do, share it with #BubbleUpMyWay so we can all drool together and swap ideas.

Because life’s too short for boring dinners — let’s make every bite a little celebration. ❤️

Did you try our Bubble up Enchilada Bake? What did you think? Did you love it? We would love to hear from you! Please leave a comment below or tag us on Instagram! 

 

 

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