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Cheesy Tex-Mex John Wayne Casserole
This John Wayne Casserole is a hearty Tex-Mex dish layered with biscuits, seasoned ground beef, and creamy cheese. It’s an easy, family-friendly dinner for busy weeknights or potlucks.
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Prep Time:
10
minutes
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Cook Time:
40
minutes
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Resting Time:
5
minutes
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Total Time:
55
minutes
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Ingredients
16
oz
tube of jumbo biscuits
1
lb
lean ground beef
½
white onion
diced
10
oz
can Rotel
drained
4
oz
green chiles
drained
1
oz
packet taco seasoning
⅓
cup
water
8
oz
cream cheese
softened
½
cup
sour cream
1
tsp
garlic powder
8
oz
cheddar cheese
shredded and divided
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Chop the onion and parsley.
Grease a 9x13-inch pan and press the biscuits into it. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven.
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and onion over medium heat until the meat is browned. Drain any grease.
Add Rotel, green chiles, taco seasoning, and water. Stir until combined, then pour the mixture over the biscuit layer.
In a separate bowl, mix the cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, and 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Spread this over the meat mixture.
Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
Bake for 25–30 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Let it cool for about 5 minutes, then top with fresh parsley before serving.
Servings:
6
Calories:
600
kcal
Author:
carlycampbell