John Wayne Casserole Recipe

🤠 John Wayne Casserole

Ingredients

Crust

• 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (or crescent roll dough)

• 2 tbsp butter, melted

Meat Layer

• 1 lb ground beef

• 1 small onion, diced

• 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade)

• ½ cup water

Topping

• 1 cup sour cream

• ½ cup mayonnaise

• 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

• 1 small can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained (Rotel)

• Optional: sliced jalapeños or bell peppers

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven
   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. Prepare the Crust
   Press biscuit dough evenly into the bottom of the dish. Brush with melted butter.
   Bake for 8–10 minutes until just set (not fully browned).

3. Cook the Beef
   In a skillet, brown ground beef with onion. Drain excess fat.
   Stir in taco seasoning and water; simmer 3–5 minutes until thickened.

4. Make the Creamy Layer
   In a bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, and half of the shredded cheeses.

5. Assemble

   • Spread seasoned beef over the crust

   • Spoon diced tomatoes (and peppers, if using) evenly on top

   • Spread creamy cheese mixture over everything

   • Sprinkle remaining cheese on top

6. Bake
   Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, until bubbly and golden.

7. Rest & Serve
   Let rest 5–10 minutes before slicing.