John Wayne Casserole
John Wayne Casserole layers taco-seasoned beef over a biscuit crust with tangy sour cream, melty Cheddar, juicy tomatoes, and a pop of jalapeños and peppers. It bakes up bubbly and hearty with a satisfying mix of savory, spicy, and creamy textures—perfect for game nights, potlucks, or a cozy family dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in John Wayne Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 13
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- 2
Place the biscuit dough in the baking pan and press it into the bottom and halfway up the sides.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Leave the oven on.
- 4
Meanwhile, heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook the ground beef until browned and crumbly, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Drain the fat. Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Transfer the cooked meat to a bowl and wipe out the skillet.
- 6
Add the onion and bell peppers to the same skillet and cook over medium heat until slightly tender, about 5 minutes.
- 7
Combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese, and 1/2 of the onion-pepper mixture in a bowl.
- 8
Layer the browned meat, tomatoes, onion-pepper mixture, jalapeño peppers, and sour cream mixture over the prebaked biscuit dough. Sprinkle with the remaining Cheddar cheese.
- 9
Bake uncovered in the preheated oven until the cheese is lightly browned and bubbly, 30 to 40 minutes.
- Calories 393.5 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 18.36 g Good Source 37%
- Carbohydrate 11.89 g 4%
- Total Fat 29.66 g High 38%
- Saturated Fat 11.89 g High 59%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 81.59 mg High 27%
- Sodium 530.45 mg High 23%
- Dietary Fiber 2.04 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 4.27 g --
- Added Sugars 1.18 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 177.62 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 1.88 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 209.3 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 56.49 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 21.04 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin D 0.14 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
John Wayne Casserole is made with 11 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Biscuit, Diced Tomatoes, Ground Beef, and Mayonnaise. Each serving provides about 393.5 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is John Wayne Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Biscuit, Diced Tomatoes, Ground Beef, Mayonnaise, Pickled Jalapeño Peppers. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make John Wayne Casserole?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 393.5 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is John Wayne Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is John Wayne Casserole healthy?
- John Wayne Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 393.5 calories and 18.36 g of protein, or 37% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 530.45 mg (23% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 11.89 g (59% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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