Description
Creamy Layered John Wayne Casserole offers a hearty, cheesy dinner that satisfies families and friends. The recipe blends smoked beef, cooked rice, sour cream, and shredded cheddar with sautéed onion and bell peppers, all enveloped in a smooth cream of mushroom soup base. Layered in a baking dish, it bakes to a golden, bubbling top in just 35 minutes. Serves six generous portions, perfect for weeknight meals or weekend gatherings, delivering comforting flavor with minimal effort. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground smoked beef
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Heat oil in a skillet, sauté onion and bell peppers until softened.
- Add ground smoked beef, cook until browned; season with garlic powder, chili powder, and salt.
- In a bowl, combine cooked rice, cream of mushroom soup, and sour cream; mix well.
- In a greased baking dish, layer half of the rice mixture, then the beef mixture, then half the cheddar. Repeat layers, ending with remaining cheese.
- Bake 30‑35 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version
- add diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne. Leftovers reheat well in the microwave or oven. Can be prepared ahead and frozen before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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