John Wayne Casserole ( or Southern Living Cattle Drive Casserole)

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Michelle P M

UMMC cafeteria favorite

1 pound ground beef, cooked and drained well (use 80/20 or leaner) can sub ground chicken, turkey etc.

1 (1.25-ounce) packet taco seasoning (or 3 TBL homemade see notes)

4 ounces sour cream

4 ounces mayonnaise (can sub cream of mushroom soup if averse to mayo)

8 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded and divided or pepper jack, colby jack, etc)

1 yellow onion, sliced or chopped

2 tsp minced garlic

2 tomatoes, sliced or diced (or a can of Rotel tomatoes or 15 oz diced tomatoes or fire roated WELL DRAINED)

Smoked paprika - ½ to 1 tsp

1 small can of chopped green chili

2 cups biscuit mix *see recipe for homemade mix

OR double recipe and use a box of Red Lobster cheddar bay biscuit mix mixed with ¾ cup warm water and pressed into dish

subheading: Opt:

1 bell pepper, diced or ½ cup chopped poblano chile

1 (4-ounce) can sliced jalapeno peppers drained and/or

canned corn

Toppings: salsa, sour cream, guacamole

Add some variety with toppings, from ripe avocado or diced tomatoes, to lime wedges, fresh cilantro, sour cream, salsa, , guacamole

Note: Ingredients may have been altered from the original.

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