Description
Creamy Layered John Wayne Casserole is a delicious and hearty main course dish perfect for gatherings or family dinners. Layers of seasoned ground beef, tangy sour cream mixture, cheeses, and veggies, all baked to golden perfection on a biscuit crust.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef Layer:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup water
For the Biscuit Base:
- 1 can (16 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough
For the Creamy Layer:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1 bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles (drained)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Garnish:
- Chopped green onions or cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook Beef: Brown ground beef in a skillet, drain excess grease, add taco seasoning and water, simmer until thickened.
- Prepare Biscuit Base: Press biscuit dough into the baking dish, bake until partially set.
- Make Creamy Layer: Mix sour cream, mayonnaise, cheeses, garlic powder, and pepper in a bowl.
- Layer Casserole: Spread beef over biscuit base, top with tomatoes, onions, bell pepper, and the creamy mixture. Finish with remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbly. Rest before slicing.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with green onions or cilantro before serving.
Notes
- This casserole is versatile and can be made with ground turkey or chicken.
- For extra heat, add pickled jalapeños as a topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
