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John Wayne Casserole Recipe

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  • Author: Lily Carter
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

A hearty and flavorful casserole featuring layers of tater tots, seasoned ground beef, creamy sour cream, and melted cheddar cheese, topped with optional veggies for added freshness.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 32 oz. bag tater tots, (frozen, not thawed)
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 oz. taco seasoning mix
  • water
  • 16 oz. sour cream
  • 8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese (divided)
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. onion powder

Optional Toppings:

  • diced tomatoes
  • bell peppers

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Beef Mixture: Cook ground beef, onion, and bell pepper. Add taco seasoning and water. Simmer until thickened.
  2. Layer the Casserole: Arrange tater tots in a baking dish. Spread beef mixture over the tater tots.
  3. Combine Sour Cream Mixture: Mix sour cream, half of cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, and onion powder. Spread over the beef layer.
  4. Bake: Top with remaining cheddar cheese. Bake until bubbly and cheese is melted.

Notes

  • Feel free to customize the toppings with your favorite ingredients like jalapenos or olives.
  • This casserole can be assembled ahead of time and baked when ready to serve.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 380 kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 680 mg
  • Fat: 25 g
  • Saturated Fat: 12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 25 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 15 g
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg