Our Bisquick taco balls recipe is a fun and delicious snack or finger food meal that combines the Mexican flavors we love in a bite sized appetizer. Made with seasoned ground beef and cheddar cheese baked into golden and crispy bite we love.
We have two ground beef recipes for you here. One you can see below and another can be made in a muffin tin wrapped in dough. Both are delicious, perfect for taco Tuesdays, and always a Super Bowl appetizer hit.
You also have the option to cook Bisquick taco balls 2 other ways. Below will explain in the oven, fried would involve oil until they reach a golden brown coating. You could also make Meatballs in Air Fryer without any oil and a really crispy outside if you just want a few at a time. They are all wonderful.
If making in large batches I would set my slow cooker to warm. That way they can stay warm for hours with a paper towel set under the lid to absorb the moisture. Your guests can pop one in their mouth while they visit and will surely ask you for the recipe.
What are the ingredients in taco balls?
You want to start with some raw ground beef or pork sausage works too. If you want to make these spicy use Jimmy Dean hot variety or half and half for a little heat.
For the dry mix all you need is in that bisquick mix. You can find heart healthy, which isn’t my favorite because it is more dry, or gluten free bisquick if need be. Egg will be the binder.
You will use a packet or scoop of mild or spicy taco seasoning. I buy this in bulk since I use it so often. To add more Mexican flavors you add green onions diced, sour cream and some chunky salsa.
Can you add cheese?
Yes, I highly suggest that you do but the type is totally up to you. Personally we love shredded sharp cheddar cheese but I have found a Mexican blend that is nice too. Use your favorite blend.
You just mix everything together with hands or a cookie scoop into golf ball sized balls and bake until golden brown on a baking sheet. I like to line with parchment paper if I have it so they don’t stick. You want to bake in a preheated oven always until they are golden brown and cooked through. This typically takes around 10-15 minutes but should be checked after 10 with a thermometer, should reach 160F.
Taco Ball Dips
You should serve warm with dipping sauces like Ranch dressing or our favorite dip for sausage balls. If you wanted to add these into your spaghetti and meatballs I would cook the noodles and sauce separate and add these inside at the end. For this appetizer recipe you will need;
How Long to Deep Fry
For this mode you could submerge in a deep fryer or add a bit of oil into a pan to make Meatballs on the Stovetop that way. You only need a few minutes but want to ensure they are cooked all the way thru especially if using ground pork.
Baked Option
For a bunch I would bake on a sheet pan instead like our Meatball Recipe Without Breadcrumbs. The directions for this method are below in the recipe card. You could even prep them ahead of time, cover with plastic wrap, keep refrigerated and pop in another when the first batch is gone.
Taco Balls Recipe
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1.5 c cheddar cheese
- 1.5 c bisquick
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 c green onions, diced
- 1/4 c sour cream
- 1/4 c salsa
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F . Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, shredded cheddar cheese, Bisquick baking mix, taco seasoning mix, diced green onions, sour cream, salsa, and the beaten egg. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
- Scoop out about a tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball using your hands. Place the formed balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each ball.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until the taco balls are golden brown and cooked through.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Other appetizer recipes you’ll love
You could use biscuit dough similar to our Sausage Balls with Red Lobster Biscuit Mix or Bisquick Sausage Balls. The biggest difference between the two are the seasonings.
