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Cheesy Beef Biscuit Cups

Crispy outside • Juicy beef center • Creamy melted cheese

📝 Ingredients (12 cups)

For the Base

  • 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (8–12 biscuits)
    or puff pastry sheet, cut into squares
  • Cooking spray or butter (for greasing)

For the Beef Filling

  • 450 g (1 lb) ground beef (80/20 preferred)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp oil (if beef is lean)

For the Cheese Topping

  • 1½ cups shredded mozzarella or provolone
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar or parmesan
  • 2 tbsp cream cheese or thick cream (optional, for extra creaminess)

Garnish (Optional)

  • Chopped parsley
  • Red chili flakes

👨‍🍳 Instructions (Step-by-Step)

1️⃣ Prepare the Biscuit Cups

  1. Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
  2. Grease a muffin tin well.
  3. Flatten each biscuit with your fingers or a rolling pin.
  4. Press biscuits into muffin cups, forming a small bowl shape.

2️⃣ Cook the Beef

  1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and sauté until soft.
  3. Add garlic, cook 30 seconds.
  4. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
  5. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, chili flakes, and Italian seasoning.
  6. Drain excess fat if needed.

3️⃣ Fill & Top

  1. Spoon cooked beef into biscuit cups (don’t overfill).
  2. Mix cheeses together and place generously on top.
  3. Sprinkle parmesan and optional cream cheese bits.

4️⃣ Bake

  • Bake 15–20 minutes, until:
    • Biscuit edges are golden
    • Cheese is melted and bubbling

👉 Optional: Broil for 1–2 minutes for crispy cheese topping.

5️⃣ Finish

  • Garnish with parsley & chili flakes.
  • Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan.

🧮 Nutrition Info (Approx. per cup)

(Values vary by dough & cheese used)

  • Calories: 260–300 kcal
  • Protein: 14–18 g
  • Fat: 16–20 g
  • Carbs: 18–22 g

High-Protein Tip

  • Use lean beef (90/10)
  • Add cottage cheese to beef mix

🔄 Variations

  • Chicken Version: Use minced chicken + paprika & garlic
  • Mediterranean: Add olives + feta
  • Low-Carb: Use zucchini rounds instead of biscuits
  • Spicy: Add jalapeños or hot sauce
  • Breakfast: Add scrambled eggs to beef

❓ Q & A (Most Asked)

Q1: Can I make these ahead?

✅ Yes. Store in fridge up to 3 days. Reheat in oven or air fryer.

Q2: Can I freeze them?

✅ Yes. Freeze baked cups up to 1 month. Reheat directly from frozen.

Q3: Can I use puff pastry instead of biscuits?

✅ Absolutely. Puff pastry gives a flakier, crispier result.

Q4: How do I stop soggy bottoms?

✔ Drain beef fat
✔ Don’t overload filling
✔ Pre-bake biscuit cups for 5 minutes if needed

Q5: Best cheese combo?

✔ Mozzarella (stretch) + Cheddar (flavor)
✔ Provolone + Parmesan (restaurant-style)

Q6: Are these kid-friendly?

✅ Yes—skip chili flakes for kids.

🥗 Serving Ideas

  • Serve with green salad
  • Pair with yogurt dip or garlic sauce
  • Great for lunchboxes & iftar/snack trays