Description
Creamy Layered John Wayne Casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines seasoned ground beef, creamy cheese layers, and fresh vegetables, all baked together for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef Layer:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 (8-ounce) can diced green chiles (drained)
For the Cheese Layer:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (divided)
For the Vegetable Layer:
- 1 medium onion (sliced)
- 2 large tomatoes (sliced)
- 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups refrigerated biscuit dough (cut into small pieces or flattened into a crust)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook the beef: In a skillet, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat, then add taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 5 minutes and set aside.
- Prepare the cheese mixture: Mix sour cream, mayonnaise, half of cheddar cheese, and half of Monterey Jack cheese in a bowl.
- Layer the casserole: Press biscuit dough into the baking dish. Layer beef, green chiles, cheese mixture, onions, tomatoes, and bell peppers on top. Finish with remaining cheeses.
- Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and crust is cooked. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use Greek yogurt and low-fat mayo as substitutes.
- For extra heat, add jalapeños or cayenne pepper.
- This casserole can be made ahead and reheated.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
