John Wayne Casserole Recipe

Name: John Wayne Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef, cooked and drained; 1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet taco seasoning; 4 ounces sour cream; 4 ounces mayonnaise or 4 ounces light sour cream; 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded and divided; 1 yellow onion, sliced; 2 cups biscuit mix (I would find something else for this to many carbs!!!! ); 2 tomatoes, sliced; 1 green bell pepper, sliced; 1 (4 ounce) can sliced jalapeno peppers

Servings: persons

1
Heat oven to 325. Brown ground beef and add taco seasoning and water, according to packet instructions; set aside.
2
In a separate bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, 4 ounces of cheddar cheese, and half of the onions; set aside.
3
Stir biscuit mix and water (directions on box) to form soft dough. Pat dough on the bottom and one-half-inch up the sides of an 9 x 13 inches greased casserole dish.
4
Saute remaining onions and bell peppers until slightly tender.
5
On top of biscuit mix, evenly distribute ingredients in the following order: ground beef, tomato slices, green peppers, onions, jalapeno peppers, sour cream mixture and end with remaining shredded cheese.
6
Bake for 30-40 minutes or until edges of dough are lightly browned.

948

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs ground beef, cooked and drained, 1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet taco seasoning, 4 ounces sour cream, 4 ounces mayonnaise or 4 ounces light sour cream, and more.

Yes, John Wayne Casserole falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

John Wayne Casserole

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