✔ Updated · 39 Bisquick ideas: dinner, breakfast, biscuits + a few desserts
A box of Bisquick is my secret weapon for weeknight dinners, savory breakfasts and warm biscuits. Here are 39 easy Bisquick recipes, from original dumplings and impossible quiche to sausage balls.
The best things to make with Bisquick are drop dumplings, impossible quiche, impossible cheeseburger pie, chicken pot pie, oven fried chicken, sausage balls, biscuits, pancakes and waffles. The mix already contains flour, leavening, salt and fat, so most recipes just need milk, eggs and a few minutes.
- Dinner: dumplings, pot pie, impossible cheeseburger or taco pie, oven fried chicken.
- Breakfast: impossible quiche, breakfast casserole, sausage muffins, pancakes, waffles.
- Biscuits and breads: classic Bisquick biscuits, cheddar garlic biscuits, 7-Up biscuits, cornbread.
- Snacks: sausage balls, sausage pinwheels, pigs in a blanket.
- Dessert: peach cobbler, shortcake, brownies and churros, plus a whole Bisquick desserts list.
Why I Always Keep Bisquick in the Pantry
Bisquick is a pre-mixed baking mix of flour, leavening, salt and fat, so half the measuring is done before you start. That's why one box can turn into dumplings on Monday, chicken pot pie on Tuesday and pancakes on Saturday.
My rule of thumb: stir it gently and stop as soon as the dry streaks disappear. Overmixing is the number one reason Bisquick biscuits and pancakes turn out tough. Looking for sweet ideas? See my Bisquick dessert recipes.
Savory Bisquick Dinner Recipes
1. Original Bisquick Dumplings
Fluffy dumplings that steam right on top of a simmering stew or chicken soup.
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2. Impossible Cheeseburger Pie
A retro Bisquick classic: seasoned ground beef and melty cheese baked under a self-forming crust.
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3. Bisquick Chicken Pot Pie
Creamy chicken and vegetable filling under a golden, biscuit-like crust. Proper comfort food, minimal effort.
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4. Bisquick Oven Fried Chicken
Crispy coated chicken baked in the oven instead of deep-fried. Juicy inside, crunchy outside.
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5. Impossible Taco Pie
Taco-seasoned beef, cheese and a Bisquick custard that bakes into its own crust. Top with salsa and sour cream.
How: Spread cooked taco beef and cheese in a pie plate, pour over 1/2 cup Bisquick whisked with 1 cup milk and 2 eggs. Bake at 400°F about 25 minutes.
6. Bisquick Taco Bake
A tender biscuit crust under taco-seasoned beef, salsa and melty cheddar. Tex-Mex night with almost no effort.
How: Press a dough of 2 cups Bisquick and 1/2 cup water into a greased 9×13 pan. Top with 1 lb ground beef browned to 160°F with taco seasoning, 1 cup salsa and 2 cups cheddar. Bake at 375°F for 25 to 30 minutes.
7. Bisquick Chicken Tenders
Crunchy tenders with a seasoned Bisquick coating, baked or pan-fried. Kids love them.
How: Dip chicken strips in beaten egg, then Bisquick seasoned with paprika and garlic. Bake at 425°F 15 to 20 minutes, to 165°F.
8. Bisquick Chicken and Biscuit Casserole
Creamy chicken and vegetables baked under a golden layer of drop biscuits. All the pot pie comfort, half the work.
How: Stir 3 cups cooked chicken, 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, 1 can cream of chicken soup and 3/4 cup milk in a 9×13 dish. Top with spoonfuls of 2 cups Bisquick mixed with 2/3 cup milk. Bake at 400°F for 25 to 30 minutes.
9. Impossible Ham and Swiss Pie
The retro impossible pie with diced ham, Swiss cheese and onion baked into its own tender crust. Brunch or dinner, it works.
How: Layer 1 cup diced cooked ham, 1 cup shredded Swiss and 1/4 cup chopped onion in a greased 9-inch pie plate. Whisk 1/2 cup Bisquick, 1 cup milk and 2 eggs, pour over and bake at 400°F for 35 to 40 minutes, until a knife comes out clean.
10. Bisquick Sloppy Joe Casserole
Saucy sloppy joe beef baked under a cheesy biscuit topping. All the flavor of the sandwich, none of the soggy buns.
How: Brown 1 lb ground beef with 1/2 chopped onion to 160°F, stir in 1 1/2 cups sloppy joe sauce and spread in an 8×8 dish. Top with 1 cup cheddar and a dough of 1 1/2 cups Bisquick, 1/2 cup milk and 1 egg. Bake at 400°F for 20 to 25 minutes.
11. Bisquick Zucchini Bake (Impossible Zucchini Pie)
A summer favorite: zucchini, onion, Parmesan and tomatoes in a crustless Bisquick bake.
How: Layer chopped zucchini, onion, tomato and Parmesan in a pie plate, pour over 1/2 cup Bisquick with 1 cup milk and 2 eggs. Bake at 400°F 30 minutes.
12. Beer-Battered Fish
A light, crispy batter for cod or haddock that puffs up beautifully in the fryer.
How: Whisk 1 cup Bisquick with about 3/4 cup cold beer to a thick batter. Dip floured fish fillets and fry at 375°F until golden and the fish reaches 145°F.
Bisquick Breakfast Recipes
13. Bisquick Impossible Quiche
The crustless quiche that makes its own base as it bakes. Bacon, Swiss cheese and eggs, no pastry needed.
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14. Bisquick Breakfast Casserole
A make-ahead breakfast casserole for a crowd: cooked sausage, cheddar, eggs and a Bisquick batter.
How: Layer browned sausage and cheese in a 9×13 dish, pour over 1 cup Bisquick whisked with 2 cups milk and 4 eggs. Bake at 400°F 30 to 35 minutes.
15. Bisquick Sausage Muffins
Savory breakfast muffins packed with sausage and cheddar. Make a batch on Sunday and mornings are sorted.
How: Mix 2 cups Bisquick, 1 cup milk and 1 egg, then fold in 1/2 lb breakfast sausage browned to 160°F and crumbled, plus 1 cup shredded cheddar. Fill 12 greased muffin cups and bake at 400°F for 18 to 20 minutes.
16. Bisquick Biscuits and Gravy
Fluffy Bisquick biscuits split open and smothered in peppery sausage gravy. My favorite lazy Saturday breakfast.
How: Bake a batch of Bisquick biscuits. Brown 1 lb breakfast sausage to 160°F, stir in 1/4 cup flour, then 2 1/2 cups milk and simmer until thick. Season well with black pepper and spoon over the split biscuits.
17. Bisquick Pancakes
The classic fluffy weekend stack, ready in about 20 minutes. Our weekend pancake ritual starts right here.
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18. Bisquick Waffles
Crisp outside, tender inside, and the batter mixes up in 5 minutes. Freeze extras for the toaster.
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19. Bisquick Crepes
Thin, tender crepes from a pourable Bisquick batter, ready for ham and cheese or a sweet filling.
How: Whisk 1 cup Bisquick, 1 1/4 cups milk and 2 eggs until smooth. Pour 1/4 cup into a hot buttered 8-inch skillet, swirl it thin and cook about 1 minute per side.
20. Bisquick Blueberry Muffins
Juicy blueberry muffins with a sugary top, a classic use for the mix.
How: Stir 2 cups Bisquick, 2/3 cup milk, 1/3 cup sugar, 2 tbsp oil and 1 egg; fold in 1 cup blueberries. Bake at 400°F for 13 to 18 minutes.
21. Bisquick Scones
Tender, lightly sweet scones for coffee or brunch. Stir in dried cranberries, blueberries or chocolate chips.
How: Stir 2 1/4 cups Bisquick, 1/3 cup heavy cream, 3 tbsp sugar, 1 egg and 1/2 cup add-ins into a soft dough. Pat into an 8-inch round, cut 8 wedges and bake at 425°F for 12 to 15 minutes.
Bisquick Biscuits and Breads
22. Bisquick Biscuits (Drop or Rolled)
My go-to two-ingredient biscuits: stir, drop or cut, and bake at 450°F. Tall, fluffy and on the table in 20 minutes.
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23. Bisquick Cheddar Garlic Biscuits
Cheesy, garlicky drop biscuits brushed with garlic butter. Red Lobster vibes in 15 minutes.
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24. 7-Up Biscuits
Tall, soft, buttery biscuits from just four ingredients: Bisquick, sour cream, lemon-lime soda and butter.
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25. Copycat Cracker Barrel Biscuits
Fluffy buttermilk biscuits made the easy way with Bisquick, sugar, butter and buttermilk.
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26. Red Lobster Cheddar Biscuits
Our copycat cheddar bay biscuits, with a Bisquick shortcut for even faster baking.
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27. Bisquick Sweet Potato Biscuits
Soft, sunny orange biscuits with mashed sweet potato and a hint of cinnamon. Lovely with ham or honey butter.
How: Stir 2 cups Bisquick with 3/4 cup cooled mashed sweet potato and 1/3 cup milk. Pat 1/2 inch thick, cut rounds and bake at 425°F for 10 to 12 minutes.
28. Bisquick Cornbread
Sweet, tender cornbread that is crisp at the edges, using half Bisquick, half cornmeal.
How: Mix 1 cup Bisquick, 1 cup cornmeal, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 cup milk, 1 egg and 1/4 cup melted butter. Bake in a greased 8-inch pan at 400°F 20 to 25 minutes.
29. Bisquick Pizza Crust
A no-yeast pizza dough that is ready to top in 10 minutes. Great for a fast family pizza night.
How: Stir 1 1/2 cups Bisquick with 1/3 cup hot water, knead briefly, press into a greased pan and prebake at 450°F 5 minutes before topping.
30. Bisquick Garlic Breadsticks
Soft, buttery garlic breadsticks for pasta night, ready in about 20 minutes.
How: Stir 2 cups Bisquick with 1/2 cup milk, pat into a 10×6-inch rectangle on a baking sheet and cut 12 strips. Brush with garlic butter, sprinkle with parmesan and bake at 425°F for 10 to 12 minutes.
Bisquick Appetizers and Snacks
31. Bisquick Sausage Balls
Three-ingredient sausage and cheddar bites for parties, game day and holiday brunch.
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32. Bisquick Sausage Pinwheels
Spirals of biscuit dough rolled up with savory sausage. Slice, bake and watch them vanish at parties.
How: Roll a dough of 2 cups Bisquick and 1/2 cup milk into a 12×10-inch rectangle, spread with 1 lb raw breakfast sausage, roll up and chill 30 minutes. Slice 1/2 inch thick and bake at 400°F for 18 to 20 minutes, until the sausage reaches 160°F.
33. Bisquick Pigs in a Blanket
Little sausages wrapped in soft biscuit dough. The party snack that always disappears first.
How: Stir 2 cups Bisquick with 1/2 cup milk, roll 1/8 inch thick and cut into strips. Wrap around 24 cocktail sausages, set seam side down and bake at 400°F for 12 to 15 minutes.
34. Bisquick Corn Dogs
Fair-style corn dogs at home with a slightly sweet cornmeal batter.
How: Whisk Bisquick, cornmeal, milk and an egg into a thick batter, dip skewered hot dogs and fry at 375°F for 2 to 3 minutes until deep golden.
35. Bisquick Onion Rings
Light, crispy battered onion rings from a three-ingredient batter. Great with burgers.
How: Whisk 1 cup Bisquick, 1 egg and 1/2 cup milk. Dip thick onion rings in the batter and fry in 375°F oil for 2 to 3 minutes, turning once, until golden.
A Few Bisquick Desserts
Bisquick is brilliant for dessert too. These are my four favorites; for cobblers, impossible pies, bars, cookies and more, see my full list of Bisquick dessert recipes.
36. Bisquick Peach Cobbler
Juicy peaches under a golden, buttery batter that rises up around the fruit. Serve warm with ice cream.
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37. Bisquick Strawberry Shortcake
Tender, sugar-topped shortcakes with juicy strawberries and whipped cream. Pure summer.
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38. Bisquick Brownies
Fudgy, chocolatey brownies with a crackly top, from one bowl and a box of mix.
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39. Bisquick Churros
Crispy fried churros rolled in cinnamon sugar, made without a fussy choux dough.
Get the recipe →Craving more sweet ideas? Browse all my easy Bisquick desserts, from impossible coconut pie to lemon squares and funnel cake.
How to Make Homemade Bisquick Mix
Out of Bisquick? You can make a quick substitute for any recipe above. For each 1 cup of Bisquick, whisk together the ingredients below, then rub in the fat with your fingertips until it looks like coarse crumbs.
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cold butter or shortening (or 1 tablespoon oil)
- Make a batch: scale it up and store it airtight in the fridge for up to 3 months if you used butter, or in the pantry if you used shortening.
Tips for Baking With Bisquick
- Don't overmix. A few lumps in pancake batter are fine; they mean tender pancakes.
- Measure lightly. Spoon the mix into the cup and level it. Scooping packs in extra and makes dense results.
- Hot oven for biscuits. 450°F gives the quick rise and golden tops.
- Check the date. Old mix loses its lift. If pancakes come out flat, it may be time for a new box; see why pancakes turn out dense.
- Waffles from pancake mix? Yes, with a couple of tweaks: read can you use pancake mix or Bisquick for waffles.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can you make with Bisquick?
Bisquick makes dumplings, pot pie crust, impossible pies, oven fried chicken coating, sausage balls, biscuits, pancakes, waffles, muffins and breakfast casseroles, plus cobblers, shortcakes and cookies. Because it already contains flour, leavening, salt and fat, it saves steps in both sweet and savory recipes.
What is the most popular Bisquick recipe?
Pancakes and drop biscuits are the classics most people learn first, and both are printed on the box. Impossible cheeseburger pie, sausage balls, chicken pot pie and strawberry shortcake are long-time favorites too, especially for family dinners and holidays.
Can I use Bisquick instead of flour?
Only in recipes designed for it. Bisquick already contains baking powder, salt and fat, so swapping it 1:1 for flour in a regular recipe can make the result salty and over-risen. It works well for coatings, dumplings and quick breads built around a baking mix.
How do you make Bisquick at home?
For each cup, whisk 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt, then rub in 1 tablespoon of cold butter or shortening until crumbly. Use it in any recipe that calls for Bisquick.
Does Bisquick go bad?
Unopened Bisquick is best used by the date on the box. Once opened, keep it sealed in a cool, dry place and use it within a few months. Because it contains fat, old mix can smell stale or rancid, and its leavening weakens, so baked goods won't rise as well.
