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John Wayne Casserole

A western inspired dish full of flavor, John Wayne Casserole has a Tex-Mex like flavor profile, with delicious layers.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: American
Author: Melanie Cagle

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Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Bisquick
  • 1-½ Cups Water divided
  • 2 lb Ground Beef
  • 2 1oz Packs Taco Seasoning
  • 1 10oz Can Tomatoes and Chilies
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper diced
  • 1 Yellow Bell Pepper diced
  • 1 Small Onion diced
  • ½ Cup Mayonnaise
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 2 Cups Colby Cheese
  • 1 Jalapeno sliced

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Mix the bisquick with 1 cup of water. Pour into a 9x13" Casserole dish, sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake in the oven for 15 minutes then remove.
  • While the biscuit layer is baking add the ground beef to a large skillet and brown until no pink remains.
  • Add the taco seasoning and remaining ½ cup water. Cook for 5 minutes.
  • Spoon over the top of the biscuit layer using a slotted spoon, pushing down if necessary.
  • Discard the grease that's left then add the diced onion, bell peppers and tomatoes and chilies to the same skillet. Cook until softened.
  • Layer on top of the taco meat.
  • In a mixing bowl add the cream cheese, mayonnaise and 1 cup of cheese and mix well.
  • Spread over the top of the bell pepper mixture, evenly.
  • Add some slices of jalapeno then sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
  • Bake in the oven for 35 minutes, until bubbly around the edges.
  • Remove and allow to rest for 5 minutes then serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 643kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 520mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g
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