Rotel Biscuit Bombs
Rotel Biscuit Bombs wrap tender biscuit dough around a cheesy, taco-seasoned beef filling studded with Rotel tomatoes and onions. Each bite is melty, savory, and lightly spiced, perfect for game day snacking, potlucks, or a fun family dinner with taco sauce for dipping. Golden, buttery tops and a warm, gooey center make them hard to resist.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Rotel Biscuit Bombs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 45 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 20
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 6
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring constantly, for about 1 minute. Add the ground beef and cook, stirring, until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the taco seasoning and cook for 1 minute. Mix in the tomatoes and reduce the heat to medium-low.
- 2
Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches a simmer. Cook for 3 minutes, then reduce the heat to low. Add the cheese and stir until melted and fully combined. Remove from the heat and let it cool completely.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 12-cup muffin tins.
- 4
Roll out the biscuits, one at a time, into 4-inch circles. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the filling into the center of each circle.
- 5
Bring the dough up around the filling, pinching to seal the bottom. Continue around until the filling is completely enclosed in the biscuit bomb.
- 6
Place each biscuit bomb, seam side down, into the prepared muffin tins.
- 7
Brush each biscuit bomb with melted butter and sprinkle with taco seasoning.
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven, rotating once halfway through, until deep golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes.
- 9
Let the biscuit bombs rest on a cooling rack for 15 minutes before eating. Serve on their own or with taco sauce on the side for dipping.
- Calories 140.01 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 5.18 g Moderate 10%
- Carbohydrate 9.17 g 3%
- Total Fat 9.14 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 4.82 g High 24%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 23.44 mg Moderate 8%
- Sodium 339.31 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 0.5 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 0.78 g --
- Added Sugars 0.6 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 50.72 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 0.93 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 63.68 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 23.04 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Rotel Biscuit Bombs is made with 9 ingredients and serves 16. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include American Cheese, Biscuit, Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, and Ground Sirloin. Each serving provides about 140.01 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Rotel Biscuit Bombs made of?
- The main ingredients are American Cheese, Biscuit, Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, Ground Sirloin, Oil & Vinegar Vinaigrette. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Rotel Biscuit Bombs?
- About 1 hr in total: 25 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 140.01 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Rotel Biscuit Bombs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Rotel Biscuit Bombs healthy?
- Rotel Biscuit Bombs has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 140.01 calories and 5.18 g of protein, or 10% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 339.31 mg (15% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.82 g (24% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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