1 can (8-count) refrigerated biscuit dough
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for sprinkling on top)
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
Cooking John Wayne Casserole doesn’t require advanced kitchen skills. If you can brown ground beef, stir a few things together, and pop a dish into the oven, you’re set. Here’s how to make it:
Step 1: Prepare Your Kitchen
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set it aside. Place a skillet over medium heat to get things warmed up.
Step 2: Cook the Beef Layer
Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned. Drain away excess grease. Stir in taco seasoning and water, letting it simmer until the liquid is mostly absorbed. Then add the canned tomatoes with green chilies and onions if you’re using them. Let everything cook together for a couple of minutes. Season with a little salt and pepper.
Step 3: Build the Biscuit Base
Press the biscuit dough evenly into the bottom of your prepared baking dish. Overlap pieces as needed so it forms one solid layer. This will bake up into a tender crust that holds everything together.
Step 4: Add the Layers
Spoon the beef mixture over the biscuit crust. In a mixing bowl, stir together sour cream, mayonnaise, and one cup of cheddar cheese. Spread this creamy mixture evenly over the beef layer. Finally, sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top.
Step 5: Bake to Perfection
Slide the casserole into the oven and bake for 25–30 minutes. The cheese should be melted, bubbly, and lightly browned, and the biscuit base should be cooked through. Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before slicing. This helps the layers hold together beautifully when served.
1 can (8-count) refrigerated biscuit dough
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for sprinkling on top)
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
Cooking John Wayne Casserole doesn’t require advanced kitchen skills. If you can brown ground beef, stir a few things together, and pop a dish into the oven, you’re set. Here’s how to make it:
Step 1: Prepare Your Kitchen
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set it aside. Place a skillet over medium heat to get things warmed up.
Step 2: Cook the Beef Layer
Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned. Drain away excess grease. Stir in taco seasoning and water, letting it simmer until the liquid is mostly absorbed. Then add the canned tomatoes with green chilies and onions if you’re using them. Let everything cook together for a couple of minutes. Season with a little salt and pepper.
Step 3: Build the Biscuit Base
Press the biscuit dough evenly into the bottom of your prepared baking dish. Overlap pieces as needed so it forms one solid layer. This will bake up into a tender crust that holds everything together.
Step 4: Add the Layers
Spoon the beef mixture over the biscuit crust. In a mixing bowl, stir together sour cream, mayonnaise, and one cup of cheddar cheese. Spread this creamy mixture evenly over the beef layer. Finally, sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top.
Step 5: Bake to Perfection
Slide the casserole into the oven and bake for 25–30 minutes. The cheese should be melted, bubbly, and lightly browned, and the biscuit base should be cooked through. Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before slicing. This helps the layers hold together beautifully when served.
