Cheddar Bay Biscuit Cobbler

This viral Cheddar Bay biscuit cobbler is a savory, one-pan comfort dinner: creamy seasoned ground beef and vegetables baked under fluffy garlic cheddar biscuits brushed with parsley butter. It tastes like a pot pie and Red Lobster-style biscuits had a baby. This easy Cheddar Bay biscuit cobbler recipe uses a quick homemade biscuit topping, or a boxed mix if you're short on time.

By Sefa Tedik Published

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Cheddar Bay Biscuit Cobbler
Prep
20 minutes
Cook
40 minutes
Rest
5 minutes
Total
1 hour 5 minutes
Servings
6 servings
Difficulty
Medium

Instructions

  1. Brown the beef:

    Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook 1½ pounds ground beef and 1 diced onion for 7 to 8 minutes, breaking up the meat, until browned. Drain the excess fat, then add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds.

  2. Creamy filling:

    Sprinkle 2 tablespoons flour over the beef and stir for 1 minute. Stir in 1 cup beef broth, ½ cup heavy cream, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ½ teaspoon smoked paprika and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, until thickened. Stir in 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables and 1 cup shredded cheddar, then spread the filling in a 9x13-inch baking dish.

  3. Biscuit dough:

    In a large bowl, whisk 2 cups flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt. Cut in 6 tablespoons cold cubed butter with a pastry cutter or your fingertips until it looks like coarse crumbs. Stir in 1½ cups shredded cheddar, then add 1 cup cold buttermilk and stir just until a shaggy dough forms.

  4. Top and bake:

    Drop the biscuit dough in 12 large spoonfuls over the hot beef filling. Bake the Cheddar Bay biscuit cobbler for 22 to 25 minutes, until the biscuits are golden and cooked through and the filling is bubbling.

  5. Garlic butter and serve:

    Stir together 3 tablespoons melted butter, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon dried parsley and brush it over the hot biscuits. Let the cobbler rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Tips

Keep the butter and buttermilk cold for the fluffiest biscuits, and don't overmix the dough. In a hurry? Use 1 box (11.36 oz) Cheddar Bay biscuit mix prepared according to the package in place of the homemade biscuits. Swap the beef for 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken and use chicken broth for a chicken Cheddar Bay cobbler.

Storage

Store leftover cobbler covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat at 350°F for 15 to 20 minutes so the biscuits stay crisp on top. You can freeze the cooked cobbler for up to 3 months and reheat from thawed.

Serving suggestions

Serve Cheddar Bay biscuit cobbler with a crisp green salad, the viral iceberg lettuce salad, or steamed green beans to balance the richness.

  • Autumn
  • Baked
  • Beef
  • For guests
  • Freezer friendly
  • Kids love it
  • Main Courses
  • Winter

Cheddar Bay Biscuit Cobbler