If you love easy casserole recipes packed with bold flavors, this John Wayne Casserole will become a family favorite. Loaded with seasoned ground beef, creamy layers, and melted cheese, it’s the perfect comfort food recipe for weeknight dinners or potlucks.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (red or green)
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
- 2 cups refrigerated biscuit dough or crescent roll dough
Instructions:
- Preheat oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook beef mixture: In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion until beef is browned. Drain fat, then stir in taco seasoning, bell peppers, and tomatoes with green chilies. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Prepare base: Press biscuit or crescent roll dough into the bottom of the baking dish to form a crust. Bake for 8 minutes until slightly golden.
- Mix creamy layer: In a bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, and half of the shredded cheeses. Stir in diced green chilies.
- Assemble casserole: Layer cooked beef mixture over the crust, spread creamy cheese mixture on top, then sprinkle with remaining cheeses.
- Bake: Return to oven and bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until bubbly and golden brown on top.
- Serve: Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with fresh salsa or guacamole.
Pro Tip: Add jalapeños for extra heat, or swap ground beef for ground turkey for a lighter version.
