John Wayne Specials

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

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.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: 40 min
• Total Time: 1 hr
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

14 items

• 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

📝 Instructions

12 steps

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

12. Serve warm and enjoy your John Wayne Specials!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (342.4g)

Calories		1088
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		85.9 g	110%
	Saturated Fat	34.9 g	175%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		152 mg	51%
Sodium		1529 mg	66%
Total Carbohydrate		45.9 g	17%
	Dietary Fiber	3.1 g	11%
	Total Sugars	8.6 g
Protein		33.9 g	68%
Vitamin D		0.2 mcg	1%
Calcium		496 mg	38%
Iron		3.8 mg	21%
Potassium		377 mg	8%

*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: 4644 cal (70.8%%)

Protein: 816 cal (12.4%%)

Carbs: 1098 cal (16.7%%)