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John Wayne Casserole
My hearty John Wayne Casserole recipe features ground beef, cheesy topping, and a biscuit crust. The whole family will love it!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
5 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 760 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups baking mix (Bisquick recommended)
- ⅔ cup water
- 2 pounds ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 cup onion diced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 ounce taco seasoning (1 packet of purchased seasoning, or 3 tablespoons homemade)
- ½ cup whipped cream cheese
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for cheese layer)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel recommended)
- 4 ounces diced green chiles (1 small can) optional
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish
- Sliced jalapeño peppers for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray or grease a 9x13 baking dish and set it aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine the baking mix with water. Stir until a soft dough forms.
- Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the biscuit crust firms and slightly puffs (Note: it doesn't need to be completely cooked or brown at this point). Remove the dish from the oven and set aside.
- While the dough is baking, cook the ground beef and onions in a large skillet over medium heat until the beef is browned and the onions are soft (about 8-10 minutes).
- Drain any excess fat. Stir in the salt, pepper, and taco seasoning. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the whipped cream cheese, mayonnaise, 1 cup of shredded cheese, Rotel tomatoes, and additional green chilies (if using).
- Stir until thoroughly combined.
- Spread the ground meat filling evenly over the biscuit layer.
- Evenly spread the cheese mixture over the ground beef layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and sliced jalapenos (if desired) before serving.
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Notes
- Make a Bisquick substitute by combining 2 ½ cups of flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Warm in a 350°F oven for 15 minutes or microwave individual portions.
- Wrap in foil and freeze. Reheat in the oven at 350°F until heated through.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
760kcal
(38%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
56g
(86%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
19g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
137mg
(46%)
Sodium
1266mg
(53%)
Potassium
518mg
(15%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
941IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
372mg
(37%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 760
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 760kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 56g | 86% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 137mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 1266mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 518mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 941IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 372mg | 37% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.