While I’m all about baking and cooking from scratch, sometimes we all just need a little shortcut when we’re really short on time.
Bisquick may be a staple in your household or during your childhood, but if you’ve never had it, it is simply a baking mix of flour, salt, shortening and baking powder. While it's normally used to make biscuits, scones, pancakes and waffles, I’ve put together 7 other ways you can use Bisquick without the guilt!
Here are the 7 nutritious, easy and delicious Bisquick recipes:
1. Bisquick Low Fat Blueberry Biscuits
We need to start with what the box was intended for originally: biscuits. These are fluffy, soft and oh so light!
Prep time: 5 mins/ Cooking time: 10 mins
Serves 4
Ingredients:
- 1 1/8cups Original Bisquick mix
- Grated peel of 1 lemon
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoons stevia
- 1/3 cup milk
- ½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- Additional sweetener of choice, for topping (such as coconut sugar)
Instructions:
- Heat oven to 450°F first. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix Bisquick mix, lemon peel, cinnamon and stevia.
- Add milk and stir until well incorporated. Then add in the blueberries.
- Using a spoon, spoon the dough on baking sheet and Drop dough by spoonfuls on a cookie sheet. Sprinkle generously with coconut sugar or sweetener of choice.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden. Enjoy!
Nutrition: Serving: 1 | Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g
2. Bisquick Quiche
This healthy Bisquick quiche is the simplest and easiest way to make a delicious quiche. Whether you are a busy mom or dad on the go, or simply want to prepare a nutritious yet easy meal, then this one's for you.
Prep time: 5 mins/ Cooking time: 30 mins
Serves 12
Ingredients:
- 24 slices of bacon cooked, drained, and crumbled
- 2 Cups Swiss cheese shredded (about 4 ounces)
- 2/3 Cup onion diced
- 4 Cups milk
- 2 Cups Bisquick
- 8 Eggs
- Pinch of black pepper and salt
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray cooking spray onto a large (about 15-20 inch) pie plate.
- Add the bacon, shredded cheese and onion evenly over the plate. This is the base.
- Beat the eggs and sprinkle in salt and pepper. Add in the milk and the Bisquick and blend until smooth. Use a blender or fork, but make sure it is completely smooth.
- Pour the liquid mix over the ingredients in the plate.
- Bake in the oven until cooked through, about 35 minutes.
- Let it cool and then serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition: Serving: 1 | Calories: 432kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 30g
3. Bisquick Air Fried Crunchy Chicken Tenders
These crunchy chicken tenders are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. They are super flavorful and definitely a crowd pleaser!
Prep time 20 mins/ Cooking time: 10 mins
Serves 4
Ingredients:
- ⅔ cup Bisquick mix
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Pinch of salt
- ½ tsp paprika
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 1 egg, beated
- Cooking spray
Instructions:
- Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large ziploc bag, combine Bisquick, cheese, salt and paprika.
- Dip the chicken strips into the egg then place them into the bag. Shake until strips are fully coated.
- Place strips onto the air fryer and spray them slightly with cooking spray. This will give it a nice golden color.
- Bake for 12 to 14 minutes. Make sure you gently toss the basket halfway through or flip them over with a fork. Once they are golden brown on both sides, take them out and enjoy!
Nutrition: Serving: 1 | Calories: 432kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 30g
4. Bisquick Mini Mac & Cheese Bites
The perfect appetizers that you can incorporate into your healthy eating regime. The crust, texture and flavor makes these the best dupes you will ever try!
Prep time: 20 mins/ Cooking time: 25 mins
Serves 18
Ingredients:
- 1 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs, divided
- 1 tablespoons low fat butter
- 1 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup 2% milk
- 1 cups cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
- 1/2 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Bisquick mix
- 1 large egg, beaten
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 425° Fahrenheit.
- Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Grease muffin cups with cooking spray. Sprinkle 1/8 cup bread crumbs into 18 mini-muffin cups.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and seasonings until smooth and whisk in milk. Keep stirring until it is boiling. Stir until thickened.
- Add in 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and Swiss cheese until melted.
- Remove saucepan from heat and stir in the biscuit mix, eggs and 1/4 bread crumbs. Add macaroni.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of macaroni mixture into the mini-muffin cups. Top off with remaining cheddar cheese and remaining bread crumbs.
- Bake until golden brown, about 8-9 minutes. Enjoy!
Nutrition: Serving: 1 | Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g
5. Bisquick Zucchini Pancakes
The perfect healthy Bisquick recipe for when you have a bit too many zucchinis in your fridge! They are a super easy and savoury breakfast that you can prepare for the week ahead.
Prep time 10 mins/ Cooking time: 10 mins
Serves 10
Ingredients:
- 1 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs, divided
- 1 tablespoons low fat butter
- 1 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup 2% milk
- 1 cups cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
- 1/2 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Bisquick mix
- 1 large egg, beaten
Instructions:
- Mix all the ingredients except the oil together in a bowl until well incorporated.
- Heat the oil on the griddle or saucepan over medium heat. Using a spoon, spoon the batter onto the pan. You can quickly use your spoon to spread the batter out and adjust its appliance before it firms up.
- After a couple minutes, flip the pancakes over when they are golden brown. Cook again for a couple minutes on the other side. Place onto a plate and enjoy right away!
Nutrition: Serving: 1 | Calories: 47kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3.5g
6. Bisquick High Protein Taco Pie
This low carb, high protein taco pie will quickly become such a favorite that it will be the perfect addition to your weekday recipe rotation. It is high in protein, low in fat and mouthwatering!
Prep time 15 mins/ Cooking time: 30 mins
Serves 12
Ingredients:
- 2 pound lean ground beef
- 2 medium onion, chopped
- 2 oz of taco seasoning mix
- 2 cans of chopped green chiles (optional)
- 2 cups of milk
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup Bisquick mix
- 1 1/2 cheddar cheese, shredded
- Salsa (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray cooking spray onto a large (about 18-20 inch) pie plate.
- Meanwhile, cook the ground beef and onion in a skillet over medium heat. Keep stirring until beef is brown. Add in the seasoning mix.
- Add cooked beef onto the pie plate. Top with chilies if desired.
- In a large bowl, stir milk, eggs and Bisquik mix together until well incorporated. Use a blender or a whisk to ensure it is completely smooth. Pour into the pie plate.
- Bake until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and bake for a couple minutes more. Serve with salsa and choice of sides. Enjoy!
Nutrition: Serving: 1 | Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 19g
7. Bisquick Chocolate Chip Cookies
These soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies are guaranteed to make you hooked! The bisquick mix helps make this a tad bit more kid-friendly and out-of-this-world delicious!
Prep time 10 mins/ Cooking time: 25 mins
Serves 12
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup splenda
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1 small egg
- 1 cup bisque mix
- 1/2 cup sugar free chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray cooking spray onto a large (about 18-20 inch) baking tray. You may also just line the pan with parchment paper.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat the butter and splenda together with an electric mixer until fluffy. You can also use a whisk. Stir in the vanilla and egg. Next, gently stir in the Bisquick mix and beat until well incorporated. Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Spoon dough onto the baking tray. Keep them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Do not over cook as the cookie will continue to cook as it cools. Place onto cooling racks after a couple minutes. Enjoy!
Nutrition: Serving: 1 | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g
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