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Savory baked pasta casserole with cheese, vegetables, and flavorful sauce on a white plate.

John Wayne Casserole

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 492 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 16 ounces refrigerated large biscuits
  • 2 pounds ground beef browned and drained
  • 1 ounce taco seasoning mix
  • Water as needed per seasoning instructions
  • 2/3 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 8 ounces cheddar cheese shredded (divided)
  • 1 small onion sliced
  • 1/2 medium red bell pepper sliced
  • 1/2 medium green bell pepper sliced
  • 2 medium tomatoes sliced
  • 4 ounces canned sliced jalapeño peppers

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Place the biscuits in the dish in a single layer. Press them together so that they cover the bottom and reach about halfway up the sides. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the edges start turning light brown. Remove from the oven, but keep the oven on.
    Soft homemade biscuit dough in baking dish ready to bake, from Baked Bree kitchen.
  • In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until no pink remains. Drain off excess fat. Stir in the taco seasoning with the required water and simmer until the sauce thickens.
    Ground beef with spices cooking in a skillet, adding flavor for a savory dish.
  • In a bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, and half of the cheddar cheese. Set aside.
    Shredded cheese and cream cheese in a white bowl, ready for baking or cooking.
  • Using the same skillet, sauté the sliced onions and bell peppers until they are just tender, about 3-5 minutes.
    Colorful sliced bell peppers cooking in a black skillet on a wooden cutting board.
  • Spread the cooked ground beef over the baked biscuit base. Layer tomato slices evenly on top, then add the sautéed vegetables and canned jalapeño peppers. Drizzle the cream mixture evenly over the layers and sprinkle with the remaining cheddar cheese.
    Shredded cheese being sprinkled onto a layered casserole dish with vegetables and sour cream.
  • Bake the assembled casserole uncovered in the oven for 30-40 minutes until the cheese is melted and the biscuit edges are lightly browned.
    Baked cheesy casserole topped with melted cheese, vegetables, and a golden crust.

Nutrition

Calories: 492kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 21gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 766mgFiber: 2g
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