John Wayne Casserole

5 from 6 votes

John Wayne Casserole is a delicious blend of meats and cheeses, and combined with a creamy base as well has peppers and spices.

Prep Time15

Cook Time55

Total Time1 10

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 696kcal

Author: Jessica Burgess

Ingredients

1 pack Crescent Roll dough
1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork
1 ounce pack taco seasoning
1 green pepper chopped
10 ounce can Rotel
½ cup canned sliced jalapenos divided
½ cup sour cream
½ cup mayonnaise
8 ounces cream cheese
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided

Instructions

Prep. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9 X 13-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Make the crust. Line the pan with the Crescent Roll dough. The dough should completely cover the bottom and stretched to the sides of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
Cook the meat. Using a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef, pork, and taco seasoning and sauté until the meat is browned and cooked through, breaking it up and mixing as you go. Drain and remove the meat from the skillet.
Cook the veggies. In the same skillet, sauté the green peppers and onion until softened.
Assemble the casserole. Spread the seasoned, cooked meat over the Crescent Roll crust followed by the Rotel. Next, layer in the softened bell pepper and onions followed by ¼ cup of the jalapenos.
Add the creamy topping. Stir together the sour cream, mayonnaise, cream cheese, and then fold in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Spread the mixture over the casserole and top with the remaining 2 cups of cheddar cheese and ¼ cup of jalapenos.
Bake. Pop the casserole in the oven and bake for 35 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is heated throughout.

Notes

Leftovers store and reheat well. Allow the casserole to cool completely before covering it in a layer of plastic wrap and placing it in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Can you freeze this casserole? Yes, cover it in 2 layers of plastic wrap and pop it in the freezer. It can stay there for up to 3 months.

Thawing: Transfer the casserole to the refrigerator to thaw. Remove the plastic wrap and cover with aluminum foil. Bake at 325 degrees F for 20-30 minutes or until heated through.

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