Bubble Up Enchiladas is a casserole dish made with layers of biscuits, ground turkey, enchilada sauce, and topped with cheese. Only 4 ingredients are needed to make them! They call it Bubble Up because of the biscuits "bubble up" when they bake in the oven.
This was a popular Weight Watcher Recipe back in the days when Weight Watchers had their Points Plus Program. Of course, now since the program is called Freestyle, there are alternatives to making this dish even lower in points by using the 2 Ingredient Dough Recipe for Biscuits. I have tried this method before and it does work. You just have to cook the biscuits for longer.
If you love WW recipes please try White Chicken Enchiladas, Crock Pot Creamy Italian Chicken, or Weight Watchers Baked Apples.
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Ingredients for Bubble-Up Enchiladas
- Enchilada Sauce: I made this using my favorite Enchilada sauce ever which is from Trader Joe's. You might have heard stories of people having to travel for miles just to get to a Trader Joe's (Which is me of course) Whenever I go to Minneapolis (3oo some miles away) to visit my brother I like to stalk up on this sauce. Of course, you can use whatever brands that YOU LOVE for this or make your own.
- Canned Biscuits - look for cans that say reduced fat on them.
- Cheese - Fat-Free cheddar can be subbed for Mexican Cheese blend.
- Ground Turkey - 99% lean ground turkey is now zero points on Freestyle and this will help get the points of this dish down low. I also like to use to use 93% or 96% lean ground beef for this as well because who doesn't love a beef enchilada? Just make sure if you use a different protein to adjust the points in the recipe builder.
- See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
Substitution Tips
- Use the recipe for 2 Ingredient Dough to make your Biscuits. This will help lower the points tremendously!
- Fat-Free Cheddar can be subbed for Mexican Cheese Blend. This cheese can be found at stores like Aldi or Wal-Mart.
- If you don't like using canned Enchilada Sauce, make your own Enchilada sauce.
How to Make Bubble-Up Enchiladas
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brown turkey or ground beef and drain any fat if needed. Mix in a can of enchilada sauce and tomato sauce.
Step 2: Cut the refrigerated biscuits into fourths. Place the biscuits in a single layer in a greased casserole dish.
Step 3: Spread the ground beef mixture over the biscuit layer in the casserole dish and place it in the oven.
Recipe Tip: Usually I use a tooth pick to see if the biscuits are done.
Step 4: Take out of oven and sprinkle cheese on top. Bake for an additional 10 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Pro Tips for Bubble Up Enchiladas
- Don't overmix the dough: If your recipe uses biscuits or refrigerated dough, gently mix and combine the ingredients so the pieces stay light and tender.
- Cut the biscuits evenly: Cutting the biscuit dough into similar-sized pieces helps everything cook evenly.
- Don't overcrowd the baking dish: Spread the ingredients out evenly so the biscuit pieces have room to puff up and cook through.
- Use your favorite enchilada sauce: Mild, medium, or hot enchilada sauce can be used depending on how much spice you like.
- Add the cheese near the end if needed: If the cheese starts browning too quickly, loosely cover the dish with foil while the enchiladas finish cooking.
- Let it rest before serving: Give the casserole a few minutes to cool after coming out of the oven. This makes it easier to scoop and serve.
Serving Suggestions
Bubble Up Enchiladas make an easy weeknight dinner and are hearty enough to serve on their own. For a complete meal, pair them with Mexican rice, black beans, refried beans, or a simple green salad.
Add your favorite toppings just before serving. Diced avocado, sliced green onions, fresh cilantro, diced tomatoes, sour cream, salsa, or sliced jalapeños are all delicious options.
This casserole is also great for potlucks, family dinners, and casual gatherings because it can be prepared in one baking dish and served straight from the oven.
Storage and Freezing
Store leftover Bubble Up Enchiladas in an airtight container or cover the baking dish tightly and refrigerate for up to 3 to 4 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave or warm larger portions in the oven until heated through.
To freeze: Allow the casserole to cool completely, then transfer portions to freezer-safe containers or wrap the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 2 to 3 months.
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Bubble Up Enchiladas - Weight Watcher Recipes
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 35min
- Total Time: 45min
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Description
Bubble Up Enchiladas is a casserole dish made with layers of biscuits, ground turkey and enchilada sauce, and topped with cheese. They call it Bubble Up because of the biscuits "bubble up" when they bake in the oven.
Ingredients
- 1lb of lean ground turkey or lean ground beef
- 1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
- 1 (8oz ) can of tomato sauce (this is optional)
- 1 16 oz can reduced fat refrigerator biscuits
- 1 ¼ cups shredded low fat Mexican Cheese
- Extra Ingredients: Green Onions, black olives, salsa, etc. Fat Free Sour Cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brown turkey and drain if needed. Mix in a can of enchilada sauce and tomato sauce.
- Cut the refrigerated biscuits into fourths and add the meat over the biscuits. Then you just dump it all in a greased casserole (I use 8 X 11) and bake for 25 minutes until the biscuits are cooked through.
- Usually I use a tooth pick to see if the biscuits are done.
- Take out of oven and sprinkle cheese on top. Bake for an additional 10 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
WW Points: 11 Click here to see in recipe builder (will have to log in)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ⅙th of the recipe
- Calories: 372
- Sugar: 8
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 41
- Protein: 29
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Maya @ Maya - Kitchenette says
I cannot wait to try these enchiladas . Looks so good. 🙂
Cassandra says
WOW. This was phenomenal and so easy to make. I literally cannot stop talking about how good this was. The portions were big too, but I still wanted seconds cause it was literally one of the most delicious dinners I've had recently. We added black olives and black beans. Next time might also add corn 🙂