✔ Updated · 35 Bisquick ideas: breakfast, biscuits, dinner + dessert
A box of Bisquick is my secret weapon for fast breakfasts, weeknight dinners and last-minute desserts. Here are 35 easy Bisquick recipes, from fluffy pancakes to bubbling peach cobbler.
The best things to make with Bisquick are pancakes, waffles, drop biscuits, muffins, banana bread, coffee cake, impossible quiche and cheeseburger pie, chicken pot pie, oven fried chicken, dumplings, sausage balls, peach cobbler, strawberry shortcake and cookies. The mix already contains flour, leavening, salt and fat, so most recipes just need milk, eggs and a few minutes.
- Breakfast: pancakes, waffles, muffins, coffee cake, impossible quiche.
- Biscuits and breads: drop biscuits, 7-Up biscuits, cheddar biscuits, cornbread.
- Dinner: pot pie, oven fried chicken, dumplings, impossible pies.
- Dessert: peach cobbler, shortcake, cookies, brownies, churros.
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 pancakes on Saturday, chicken pot pie on Tuesday and cobbler for Friday dessert.
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 only? See our Bisquick desserts.
Bisquick Breakfast Recipes
1. Bisquick Pancakes
The classic fluffy weekend stack, ready in about 20 minutes. Our weekend pancake ritual starts right here.
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2. Bisquick Waffles
Crisp outside, tender inside, and the batter mixes up in 5 minutes. Freeze extras for the toaster.
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3. Bisquick Banana Bread
Moist, cinnamon-sugar topped banana bread with no creaming and no fuss. A great home for spotty bananas.
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4. Bisquick Banana Muffins
Soft, fluffy banana muffins in about 30 minutes, perfect for lunchboxes and busy mornings.
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5. Bisquick Chocolate Chip Muffins
Bakery-style domed muffins loaded with chocolate chips. Breakfast or snack, nobody complains.
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6. Bisquick Coffee Cake
Tender cake under a buttery cinnamon streusel. Brunch-worthy and done in under an hour.
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7. Bisquick Impossible Quiche
The crustless quiche that makes its own base as it bakes. Bacon, Swiss cheese and eggs, no pastry needed.
Get the recipe →8. 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.
9. Shortcut Bisquick Cinnamon Rolls
No-yeast cinnamon rolls you can have on the table in about 40 minutes.
How: Roll out a soft Bisquick and milk dough, spread with butter, brown sugar and cinnamon, roll up, slice and bake at 400°F about 20 minutes. Glaze warm.
10. Sausage, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Bake
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.
Bisquick Biscuits and Breads
11. 7-Up Biscuits
Tall, soft, buttery biscuits from just four ingredients: Bisquick, sour cream, lemon-lime soda and butter.
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12. Bisquick Cheddar Garlic Biscuits
Cheesy, garlicky drop biscuits brushed with garlic butter. Red Lobster vibes in 15 minutes.
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13. Copycat Cracker Barrel Biscuits
Fluffy buttermilk biscuits made the easy way with Bisquick, sugar, butter and buttermilk.
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14. Red Lobster Cheddar Biscuits
Our copycat-style cheddar bay biscuits, with a Bisquick shortcut for even faster baking.
Get the recipe →15. Classic Bisquick Drop Biscuits
The original: two ingredients, no rolling, golden in 10 minutes. Split them for sausage gravy.
How: Stir 2 1/4 cups Bisquick with 2/3 cup milk until a soft dough forms. Drop spoonfuls onto a sheet; bake at 450°F for 8 to 10 minutes.
16. 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.
17. 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.
Bisquick Dinner Recipes
18. Bisquick Chicken Pot Pie
Creamy chicken and vegetable filling under a golden, biscuit-like crust. Proper comfort food, minimal effort.
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19. Bisquick Oven Fried Chicken
Crispy coated chicken baked in the oven instead of deep-fried. Juicy inside, crunchy outside.
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20. Original Bisquick Dumplings
Fluffy dumplings that steam right on top of a simmering stew or chicken soup.
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21. Impossible Cheeseburger Pie
A retro Bisquick classic: seasoned ground beef and melty cheese baked under a self-forming crust.
Get the recipe →22. 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.
23. 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.
24. 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.
25. 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.
26. 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.
Bisquick Appetizers
27. Bisquick Sausage Balls
Three-ingredient sausage and cheddar bites for parties, game day and holiday brunch.
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28. 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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29. Bisquick Strawberry Shortcake
Tender, sugar-topped shortcakes with juicy strawberries and whipped cream. Pure summer.
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30. Bisquick Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chewy, golden cookies with crisp edges, made faster thanks to the mix.
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31. Bisquick Peanut Butter Cookies
Soft, nutty peanut butter cookies with the classic fork crosshatch on top.
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32. Bisquick Brownies
Fudgy, chocolatey brownies with a crackly top, from one bowl and a box of mix.
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33. Bisquick Churros
Crispy fried churros rolled in cinnamon sugar, made without a fussy choux dough.
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Bubbling blueberries under a sweet biscuit topping, an easy swap on the peach version.
How: Toss 4 cups blueberries with sugar and lemon in a baking dish; top with spoonfuls of Bisquick, sugar and milk dough. Bake at 375°F 30 to 35 minutes.
35. Bisquick Funnel Cake
Fairground funnel cake at home: lacy, crispy and buried under powdered sugar.
How: Thin Bisquick batter with extra milk, drizzle through a funnel into 375°F oil in swirls, fry about 1 minute per side and dust with powdered sugar.
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 pancakes, waffles, biscuits, muffins, banana bread, coffee cake, dumplings, pot pie crust, impossible pies, oven fried chicken coating, sausage balls, 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.
