Mushroom Swiss Cheeseburger Stuffed Biscuits

Servings: 8         Prep Time: 5 minutes         Cook Time: 20 minutes         Oven Temperature: 375 degrees         Baking Time: 12 minutes

This is such a fun and fast recipe to make for your hectic family days when there’s just not enough time in a day.  It’s a classic Mushroom Swiss Burger in a Biscuit!  These Mushroom Swiss Cheeseburger Stuffed Biscuits freeze well and heat up fast in the oven or the microwave.  Unlike store-bought snack pockets, Mushroom Swiss Cheeseburger Stuffed Biscuits are filled with ground beef, sautéed mushrooms, onions and a healthy amount of Swiss cheese to make this a meal in a biscuit.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound of lean ground beef.
• One package of 8 count Pillsbury Grands Southern Homestyle Biscuit.
• 16 oz can of mushrooms.
• 1 small onion, diced.
• 2 Tablespoons of parsley.
• 1 clove garlic, minced.
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme.
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided.
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided.
• Extra virgin oil.
• 1 egg, beaten and set aside.
• 16 ozs. Swiss cheese (or any other soft cheese, mozzarella, Colby-jack etc.)

Instructions:

• In a large pan over medium-high heat, sauté onions in olive oil until tender and translucent.
• Add mushrooms and continue cooking until mushrooms are tender and golden brown.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Remove ingredients and set aside.
• In the same pan, add ground beef, salt, pepper garlic, and, thyme.
• Saute until brown and thoroughly cooked.
• Drain off all rendered fat and discard.
• Add parsley and mix well.
• Combine the mushrooms and onion mixture with the ground beef.
• Place 8 slices of cheese over the mixture and allow to melt, and combine thoroughly.
• Remove from heat and let cool.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Separate the biscuits and set aside.
• Using a rolling pin, roll each biscuit into a 6″ by 6″ disk.
• Add a liberal amount of filling to each disk and top with additional cheese.
• Gently fold each biscuit disk in half to form a half circle, use a fork to seal the edges.
• Place the biscuits on a sheet pan and brush the biscuit with the egg wash.
• Bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown.
• Bon Appetit!!!