Biscuit-Topped Cowboy Casserole

Prep 15 min
Total 45 min
Ingredients 11
Servings 8

Famous cowboy casserole gets a delicious twist in this extra cheesy version topped with flaky Pillsbury™ biscuits. It’s full of hearty ingredients like ground beef, beans, corn, tomatoes and chiles, but hardly takes any time to throw together. That’s what we call a five-star meal. MORE+ LESS-

By Pillsbury Kitchens

Updated May 24, 2018

Make with

Pillsbury Biscuits

Ingredients

lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef

can (15 oz) Progresso™ red kidney beans, drained, rinsed

can (14.5 oz) corn kernels, drained

can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted crushed tomatoes

can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles

package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ original taco seasoning mix

teaspoons chili powder

oz (half of 8-oz package) cream cheese, cut into cubes

cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend (8 oz)

can (16.3 oz) Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Homestyle refrigerated Buttermilk biscuits

tablespoon butter, melted

Steps

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1

Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until no longer pink; drain. Return to skillet; stir in beans, corn, tomatoes, chiles, taco seasoning mix and chili powder. Heat to simmering.
2

Stir cream cheese into beef mixture until melted; remove from heat. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheese. Pour into baking dish.
3

Separate dough into 8 biscuits. Cut each biscuit into 6 pieces; top beef mixture with biscuits. Brush biscuits with melted butter. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown and baked through.

Expert Tips

Make it fresh by serving this hearty casserole with fresh toppings. Try green onions, diced avocado, diced tomatoes, cilantro and sour cream.
Like it hot? Opt for shredded pepper Jack cheese in place of the Colby-Monterey Jack.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 540
Calories from Fat: 250

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 28g; 43%
Saturated Fat 14g 71% Trans Fat 1/2g
Cholesterol: 80mg; 26%
Sodium: 1260mg; 53%
Potassium: 300mg; 9%
Total Carbohydrate: 47g; 16%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15% Sugars 10g
Protein: 25g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 25%; 25%
Vitamin C: 4%; 4%
Calcium: 25%; 25%
Iron: 20%; 20%

Exchanges:

1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 1 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 3 1/2 Fat;