Description
Indulge in the creamy and flavorful layers of this John Wayne Casserole. With a biscuit crust, seasoned ground beef, a cheesy filling, and sautéed veggies, every bite is a delicious blend of textures and tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef Layer:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1/3 cup water
For the Casserole Layers:
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies (drained)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 medium onion (sliced)
- 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
For the Biscuit Crust:
- 1 cup biscuit mix (such as Bisquick)
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Heat the oven to 350°F.
- Cook the Beef: Brown the ground beef in a skillet, drain excess fat, then add taco seasoning and water. Simmer until thickened.
- Prepare the Biscuit Crust: Mix biscuit mix and water to form a dough. Press into a greased baking dish.
- Layer the Casserole: Spread the beef over the crust, top with tomatoes, and then a mixture of sour cream, mayonnaise, and cheeses.
- Add Veggies: Sauté onion and green pepper, then layer over the cheese mixture.
- Bake: Sprinkle remaining cheddar on top and bake for 30–35 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Let rest before serving.
Notes
- You can use crescent roll dough or cornbread as a base.
- Enhance with jalapeños or black olives for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
