Creamy Layered John Wayne Casserole

Ingredients:

 

BASE:

1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (like Pillsbury Grands!)

MEAT LAYER:

1 lb (450g) ground beef

½ cup diced onion

1 packet taco seasoning

½ cup water

CREAMY LAYER:

1 cup sour cream

½ cup mayonnaise

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

½ tsp garlic powder

VEGGIE LAYER:

1 cup diced tomatoes (drained)

½ cup diced green bell pepper

Optional: jalapeños 🌶️

TOPPING:

1–1½ cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. PREP THE BASE

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)

Press biscuit dough into the bottom of a greased baking dish

Bake for 8–10 minutes until lightly set (not fully cooked)

2. COOK THE BEEF

Brown beef with onion

Add taco seasoning + water

Simmer until thickened

3. MAKE CREAMY LAYER

Mix sour cream, mayo, cheese, garlic powder

4. ASSEMBLE LAYERS

Partially baked biscuit base

Seasoned beef

Tomatoes + bell peppers

Spread creamy mixture

Top with shredded cheese

5. BAKE

Bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden

🔥 Tips:

Drain tomatoes well so it doesn’t get watery

Pre-baking the biscuit base keeps it from getting soggy

Let it rest 5–10 minutes before slicing

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