John Wayne Specials

Dive into the bold, crowd-pleasing flavors of "John Wayne Specials," a hearty casserole that’s as iconic as its name. This layered dish begins with a flaky biscuit crust, topped with a savory blend of seasoned ground beef, onions, bell peppers, and green chilies for a Tex-Mex inspired punch. The magic happens with a rich, creamy cheese topping made from sour cream, mayonnaise, cheddar, and Monterey Jack, baked to golden perfection. Perfect for family dinners or game-day gatherings, this easy-to-make casserole combines comfort food with a little spicy kick and is ready in just about an hour. Serve it warm and watch as your guests reach for seconds of this irresistible meal. Keywords: John Wayne Specials recipe, layered casserole, Tex-Mex casserole, cheesy biscuit casserole.

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 16 ounces refrigerated biscuit dough
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 4 ounces green chili peppers, diced
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.

Step 3

Open the biscuit dough and press the biscuits evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a crust. Set aside.

Step 4

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 6-8 minutes.

Step 5

Add the diced onion, red bell pepper, and green chili peppers into the skillet with the beef. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender.

Step 6

Stir in the taco seasoning and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 7

In a medium bowl, mix together the sour cream, mayonnaise, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, flour, melted butter, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 8

Spread the cooked beef and vegetable mixture evenly over the biscuit crust in the baking dish.

Step 9

Pour and spread the sour cream and cheese mixture evenly on top of the beef layer.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheese topping is golden and bubbly.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and let the dish cool slightly, about 5 minutes, before slicing into squares.

Step 12

Serve warm and enjoy your John Wayne Specials!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2153.1 grams (2153.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6520

Total Fat 495.50g	635%
Saturated Fat 193.30g	967%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 1056mg	352%
Sodium 12673mg	551%
Total Carbohydrate 331.80g	121%
Dietary Fiber 19.40g	69%
Total Sugars 54.00g
Protein 202.30g	405%

Vitamin D 24IU	120%
Calcium 2923mg	225%
Iron 19mg	108%
Potassium 2500mg	53%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 67.6%

Protein: 12.3%

Carbs: 20.1%