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Easy Pimento Cheese Turkey Burger Biscuit Bake

A golden, bubbling pimento cheese turkey burger biscuit bake in a rectangular white ceramic dish.
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6
Includes 5 min resting

Transform humble ingredients into a crowd-pleasing dinner with this pimento cheese turkey burger biscuit bake. It is the perfect fusion of savory meat, creamy cheese, and flaky biscuits that creates a hearty experience for any weeknight meal.

Whether you are feeding a busy family or looking for a comforting dish to enjoy on a quiet evening, this recipe delivers consistent results every single time. It is a simple, effective way to elevate basic pantry and refrigerator staples into a warm, satisfying, and truly memorable meal.

This recipe takes the classic flavors of a turkey burger and elevates them into a baked casserole. By combining ground turkey with tangy pimento cheese sauce and topping it with refrigerated biscuit dough, this dish delivers a comforting texture contrast. It is designed for ease and efficiency, making it an ideal choice when time is short but a satisfying, warm meal is required.

Every bite offers a balance of savory turkey, rich cheese, and golden-baked biscuits that will surely become a staple in the rotation. It is a reliable, straightforward approach to home cooking that prioritizes flavor and convenience without sacrificing quality.

Ingredients

Makes one 9x13 inch baking dish · serves 6

Base

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 2 oz diced pimentos

Sauce

  • 1 cup cheddar cheese sauce

Topping

  • 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough, quartered
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Contains: gluten, milk

Why this recipe works

The method relies on the moisture from the cheese sauce to cook the ground turkey thoroughly without drying it out. By spreading the turkey in a thin layer, it cooks quickly and evenly, absorbing the flavors of the pimentos and cheese as the dish bakes in the oven. This ensures the meat remains juicy and tender throughout the entire cooking process, while the sauce thickens slightly to create a rich, cohesive base that binds all the components together beautifully.

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Using quartered biscuit dough creates more surface area, allowing the biscuits to puff up and turn golden brown while soaking up the flavorful cheese sauce. This technique ensures that every serving includes a perfect ratio of biscuit, savory meat, and melted cheese, providing a consistent texture in every single bite.

The small pieces of dough bake faster than whole biscuits, resulting in a light, airy crumb that contrasts perfectly with the dense, savory turkey and the creamy, decadent cheese sauce underneath.

Notes and substitutions

For the cheese sauce, a high-quality store-bought cheddar sauce is recommended for consistency and ease. If using a homemade version, ensure it is thick enough to coat the ingredients without becoming too watery during the baking process, as the turkey will release some juices during cooking. You can adjust the thickness by adding a small amount of cornstarch or flour if necessary, ensuring the sauce stays rich and clings to the turkey and biscuit pieces throughout the baking time.

Regarding the biscuit dough, any standard refrigerated variety works well for this bake. Feel free to use buttermilk or homestyle versions depending on personal preference for the texture of the crust.

Ensure the baking dish is large enough to prevent overcrowding, which allows for better heat circulation and even browning of the biscuit tops. If you prefer a more rustic finish, you can lightly dust the tops of the biscuits with a pinch of garlic powder or dried herbs before placing the dish into the oven.

  • Ground turkey: Ground chicken or lean ground beef
  • Sharp cheddar: Pepper jack cheese for a spicy kick

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch ceramic baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon
  • Knife

Coming up in Part 2: the method

  1. Layering the base · 1 stepPrepare the Base
  2. Adding the topping · 1 stepAdd Sauce and Topping
  3. Final bake · 1 stepBake to Perfection

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Step-by-step instructions (Part 2)