Description
Hearty John Wayne Casserole brings southwestern comfort straight to your dinner table with bold layers of ground beef, peppers, and zesty cheese. Savory flavors and easy preparation make this classic dish perfect for family gatherings where you’ll enjoy every satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
- 20 oz (570 g) Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
- 2 cups (230 g) shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend
- 12 oz (340 g) canned corn, drained
- 3 cups (360 g) Bisquick mix
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 oz (28 g) taco seasoning
- 1 cup diced yellow onion (about 1 medium onion)
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Creamy Ingredients:
- 7.5 oz (213 g) Philadelphia whipped chive cream cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 g) mayonnaise
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F, preparing a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with a light grease coating.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat, carefully crumbling the meat into uniform pieces.
- Drain excess fat from the beef, then incorporate taco seasoning and water, simmering for 4 minutes to intensify the flavor profile.
- Introduce diced onions, Rotel tomatoes, and corn to the seasoned beef mixture, stirring gently to combine and allowing ingredients to meld together on low heat.
- Create a soft biscuit dough by mixing Bisquick and water until a consistent texture emerges.
- Spread the biscuit dough evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating a uniform base layer.
- Carefully distribute the beef mixture over the biscuit foundation, ensuring complete and balanced coverage.
- Apply a smooth layer of cream cheese and mayonnaise blend across the beef, creating a creamy intermediate layer.
- Generously sprinkle the cheese blend over the entire casserole surface, guaranteeing complete coverage.
- Transfer the assembled casserole to the preheated oven, baking for 40 minutes until the top transforms into a golden, bubbling surface.
- Remove from oven and allow a brief cooling period before slicing and serving the hearty dish.
Notes
- Perfectly drain meats and vegetables to prevent excess moisture that could make the casserole soggy and compromise its texture.
- Customize the spice level by adjusting taco seasoning or adding fresh jalapeños for those who enjoy extra heat.
- Consider using low-fat cheese and ground turkey as healthier alternatives without sacrificing the classic comfort food flavor profile.
- Prepare additional toppings like fresh cilantro, sour cream, or diced green onions to enhance serving presentation and add fresh flavor dimensions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 810 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg