John Wayne Casserole with Creamy Ranch Bliss
Comfort food lovers, this hearty casserole is about to make your dinner dreams come true! Packed with flavor and perfect for family gatherings, its a dish everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients:
– 1 cup sour cream
– 1 packet ranch dressing mix
– 1 medium onion, chopped
– 1 medium bell pepper, chopped
– 1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes with green chilies like Rotel, drained
– 1 4-ounce can sliced jalapeños optional
– 1 packet taco seasoning
– 1 pound ground beef
– 1 8-ounce can refrigerated biscuits
– 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
– 1 cup mayonnaise
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prepare it for the casserole.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, using a spatula to break it apart as it cooks. Once browned, add the chopped onion and bell pepper, cooking until the vegetables are tender, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Stir in the taco seasoning and the drained diced tomatoes with green chilies, letting everything cook together for another 3-5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
4. Spread the refrigerated biscuit dough evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Bake in the oven for about 5 minutes, just enough for the biscuits to start puffing up slightly.
5. Once the biscuits are pre-baked, remove the dish from the oven and layer the beef and vegetable mixture over the biscuit base evenly.
6. In a separate medium bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, and ranch dressing mix, stirring until creamy and well blended. Carefully spread this mixture over the beef layer in the baking dish.
7. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses generously on top of the casserole. For a spicy kick, add the sliced jalapeños if desired.
8. Return the casserole to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden, and the biscuit base is fully cooked.
9. Once done, let the casserole cool for a few minutes before cutting and serving. Enjoy your delicious creation!
Nutritional Information: Approximately 520 kcal per serving.
Servings: 6 servings
Time: Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes