Cheesy Taco Bombs
Cheesy Taco Bombs are buttermilk biscuits filled with seasoned ground beef and cheese, brushed with garlic butter with taco seasoning, and baked to golden brown. They are a delicious twist bursting with a classic taco flavor that is sure to be a hit! Enjoy a couple to make them a meal, or serve as an appetizer for the big game or party!
Servings: 8 taco bombs
Calories: 364kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 package (1 ounce / 2 tablespoons) taco seasoning
- ½ cup (129.5 g) salsa
- 1 can (8-count) refrigerated biscuits, not flaky
- ½ cup (56.5 g) mild cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
Garlic Butter
- ¼ cup (½ stick / 57 g) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon taco seasoning
For Serving
- cilantro, chopped for garnish
- salsa
- sour cream
Instructions
- In a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef for 8-10 minutes, or until no longer pink. Drain excess grease if necessary. Add taco seasoning and salsa. Stir to combine and set aside.
Assembly
- Preheat the oven to 375°F* and spray a 10-inch oven-safe skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
- Remove the biscuits from the can and place them on a clean work surface. Using a rolling pin, flatten each biscuit to about a 5-inch circle with ⅛-inch thickness.
- Add 1 tablespoon of cheese on top of each biscuit.
- Top the cheese with an equal amount of taco meat, about ⅓ cup each.
- Pinch the edges of the biscuit together to seal the mixture inside.
- Place the sealed biscuits, seam-side down, into the prepared skillet.
- In a small bowl, combine the butter, garlic powder, and taco seasoning.
- Brush the top of each biscuit with the garlic butter.
- Bake for 24-26 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve with salsa and sour cream.
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Notes
*Air Fryer Instructions:
- Assemble the cheesy taco bombs as instructed.
- Place the sealed biscuits, seam-side down, into the basket of your air fryer. Depending on the size of the air fryer, you may have to work in batches.
- Air fry at 350°F for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the biscuits are golden.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve with salsa and sour cream.
Nutrition
Serving: 1taco bomb | Calories: 364kcal