What is John Wayne casserole made of?

That's right, the iconic John Wayne Casserole is named after none other than the actor himself. Typically, you'll find that most recipes call for refrigerated biscuits or Bisquick, onions, red bell peppers, jalapeño peppers, sour cream, mayonnaise, ground beef, tomatoes, taco seasoning, and Cheddar cheese .

What to have with mac and cheese UK?

Side dishes for mac and cheese can be as easy as carrot sticks or a bagged salad . Or you can steam a bag of frozen vegetables and call dinner done, too. When I have a little more foresight and time on my hands, though, I like to make mac and cheese feel more like a meal by pairing it with a vegetable side dish or two.

What is Jackie Kennedy casserole?

A simple homemade side dish recipe with egg noodles, sauteed onions and a simple sour cream sauce very much like Beef Stroganoff or Noodles Romanoff. Sonya Tesch. Dinners.

What is the oldest known casserole?

Macaroni and cheese is the oldest written casserole recipe found in 1250.

What 2 cheeses are best for mac and cheese?

For a mac and cheese recipe, consider the combination of sharper cheddar cheeses and a flavorful Parmesan . This cheese adds a boost of fruity, nutty notes to your favorite macaroni recipes.

What meat goes best in mac and cheese?

1/2 to 1 cup cooked crumbled sausages, from pork to turkey to chicken (or try a vegetarian “sausage”). 1/4 to 1/2 cup cooked crumbled bacon, speck, or pancetta (watch the addition of salt if you add one of these salty cured or smoked meats).

What is good to mix in mac and cheese?

Here are five tips to elevate your next dinner to include extra flavor and texture. Add extra cheese to your dish. Mix in some hot sauce and chicken to make buffalo chicken mac n' cheese. Add in vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower and spinach. Sprinkle some bacon bits or breadcrumbs on the top of your dish. More items... May 21, 2022

Why do they call it a John Wayne casserole?

John Wayne first wrote the casserole recipe, but it looks a little different today. John Wayne Casserole was first popularized by the 1979 cookbook, "Cooking with Love from Cara and Her Friends," a collection of different celebrities' favorite dishes.

What is the main ingredient in a casserole?

In the United States, a casserole or hot dish is typically a baked food with three main components: pieces of meat (such as chicken or ground meat) or fish (such as tuna) or other protein (such as beans or tofu), various chopped or canned vegetables (such as green beans or peas), and a starchy binder (such as flour, ...

What is John Wayne's favorite food?

The man was unquestionably a fan of meat and potatoes, and one of his go-to side dishes was scalloped potatoes. With milk, cream, butter and cheese, John's version wasn't for the faint of heart.

What are casserole dishes made of?

“A casserole dish and a baking dish are the same thing, an oven-safe piece of cookware, usually made of ceramic, porcelain, or glass ,” says Anthony Contrino, Emmy-awarded culinary producer and food stylist. "They can come in various shapes, with the most common being rectangular, oval, or square.

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Thistaco mac and cheese casseroleis an easy taco bake recipe that gives your typical macaroni and cheese recipe a little Southwest flavor.

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I love food with a little spice and Tex-Mex recipes are some of my comfort food recipes of choice.They are my go-to recipes when I need something delicious, filling, and quick. This is one of my favorites, along with our chicken enchilada casserole, chicken enchilada skillet spaghetti, and chicken tortilla casserole.

I also love easy recipes and this taco casserole recipe is just about as easy as it gets. Just stir together a few ingredients and pop it in the oven. Before you know it, you have a delicious meal that stores and reheats beautifully.

For other quick and easy to reheat casserole recipes try our beef enchilada casserole or king ranch chicken casserole.

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Ingredients You’ll Need

Ground beef – You can sub with ground turkey or ground chicken in this taco pasta casserole if you’re looking to cut back on red meat.
Elbow macaroni noodles – Though it puts the ‘mac’ in mac and cheese, you can sub this with any hollow pasta.
Onion – You can use white, yellow, or red for this dish.
Seasoning – Chili powder, cumin, and salt. You can also add black pepper for extra spice.
Canned Black beans – You will want to drain and rinse these before use.
Canned Corn – Make sure to drain them.
Salsa – Control your spice level by choosing your preferred heat of salsa.
Sour cream – This will help give you a nice creamy filling in your casserole.
Cheddar cheese – You can sub with Mexican blend if you wish.

Feel free to throw some of your own modifications into the mix. Try adding your favorite taco seasoning, garlic, fresh tomatoes, jalapenos, green onions, or green chilies to put your own personal spin on this dish.

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How to Make Easy Taco Casserole

Step 1 – Preheat – Preheat oven to 350F.

Step 2 – Cook meat and onion – In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground meat and onions with a little bit of olive oil. Drain the grease from the cooked meat.

Step 3 – Stir in seasoning – Add the chili powder, cumin, and salt to the meat mixture along with 1/2 cup of water. Bring liquid to a boil then reduce to a simmer and continue to cook for 5- 6 minutes until it has thickened.

Step 4 – Mix ingredients – In a large bowl, add ground beef mixture, elbow noodles, black beans, corn, salsa, sour cream and 2 cups of cheese. Mix thoroughly.

Step 5 – Prepare dish and bake – Add the mixture to a greased 13x 9 casserole dish and cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes covered.

Step 6 – Add more cheese and bake again- Take the baking dish out of the oven, uncover it, and add the remaining cheese. You can add more or less cheese, depending on your taste. Put the dish back into the oven and continue to bake for 15 minutes uncovered.

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Can I cook taco meat the night before?

Yes! Cook your ground beef and drain the grease. Let the beef cool completely, then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

You can also make it ahead and store it in freezer. Cook your ground beef and drain the grease. Let the beef cool completely, then store it in an airtight freezer safe container. I like to use a gallon freezer bag so I can lay it flat in the freezer to take up less space. Let the beef thaw overnight in the fridge before using.

What to serve with taco mac and cheese

As with any good Tex-Mex dish, it needs some 5 minute restaurant style salsa or salsa fresca and tortilla chips. And don’t forget the frozen mango margarita!

How to Store It & Reheat

You can easily store leftovers or pre-make the casserole.

Refrigerator – Let your casserole cool completely before storing it in an airtight container. It will last in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. To reheat, cut an individual portion and microwave for 2-3 minutes. If you are reheating the whole casserole, cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees F for 20-30 minutes or until warmed through.

Freezer – Let your casserole cool completely and store in an airtight freezer safe container. It will last the freezer for up to 2 months. To reheat, remove from freezer and let it thaw in the fridge overnight.

Once thawed, cut an individual portion and microwave for 2-3 minutes. If you are reheating the whole casserole, cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees F for 20-30 minutes or until warmed through.

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Servings: 10

Taco Mac and Cheese Casserole

Thistaco mac and cheese casseroleis an easy taco bake recipe that gives your typical macaroni and cheese recipe a little Southwest flavor.

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3.62 from 67 votes

Ingredients

1 pound Ground beef
16 ounces Elbow macaroni noodles, cooked
1 cup Onion, diced
2 tablespoons Chili powder
1 tablespoon Cumin
2 teaspoons Salt + more to taste
15 ounces Canned Black beans, drained
15 ounces Canned Corn, drained
8 ounces Salsa
8 ounces Sour cream
12 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F.
In a skillet over medium high heat brown the ground beef and onions with a little bit of olive oil.
Drain the grease from the cooked meat.
Add the chili powder, cumin, and salt to the meat mixture along with 1/2 c water. Bring liquid to a boil then reduce to a simmer and continue to cook for 5- 6 minutes or until it has thickened.
In a large bowl add ground beef mixture, noodles, black beans, corn, salsa, sour cream and 2 cups of cheese. Mix thoroughly.
Add the mixture to a greased 13x 9 casserole dish and cover with foil.
Bake for 30 minutes covered, then uncover and add the remaining cheese (more or less depending on how cheesy you want it). Then continue to bake for 15 minutes uncovered.
Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 554kcal, Carbohydrates: 52g, Protein: 27g, Fat: 27g, Saturated Fat: 14g, Cholesterol: 80mg, Sodium: 1148mg, Potassium: 599mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 1073IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 324mg, Iron: 3mg

Nutrition Disclaimer: We are not certified nutritionists. Nutrition facts are an estimate and are provided as a courtesy. They are generated by an online API which recognizes ingredient names and amounts and makes calculations based on the serving size. Results may vary.

Author: Kat Jeter & Melinda Caldwell

Course: Main dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: keto taco casserole, taco mac, taco mac and cheese, taco macaroni, taco pasta recipe

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Adriana Lopez Martin — April 14, 2016 @ 2:57 pm Reply

This is a great twist to a taco bowl need to cook your recipe soon =) #client
betty — May 9, 2016 @ 6:26 pm Reply

made it saturday night gluten free & dairy free loved it
- Kat — May 9, 2016 @ 8:18 pm Reply
  
  I’m so glad you liked it!
dot — May 11, 2016 @ 10:52 am Reply

3-4 cups cheeseor 3/4 cups
- Kat — May 11, 2016 @ 9:00 pm Reply
  
  Hi Dot, 3-4 cups. You will mix some in and sprinkle some overtop. Feel free to use less if you prefer.
Traci — October 31, 2016 @ 8:29 am Reply

I have made this twice. Once without the ground beef, as a side dish for a potluck, and once with rotisserie chicken from Costco. Both times it was gobbled up. Thanks for sharing your recipe.
- Kat — November 1, 2016 @ 7:36 am Reply
  
  I’m so glad you like it! It is a family favorite at my house 🙂
Brandy — October 6, 2017 @ 6:59 am Reply

This looks fantastic. The only changes I will make is to use taco seasoning and kidney beans.
- Kat — October 6, 2017 @ 7:08 am Reply
  
  Thanks. I hope you like it as much as I did!!
Vicki — December 2, 2017 @ 9:19 am Reply

Looks Delisious
PAT HOLLYWOOD — May 5, 2018 @ 3:41 pm Reply

LOOKS LIKE SATURDAY NIGHT SUPPER TO ME!
Lisa — October 8, 2018 @ 7:47 pm Reply

Making this tonight did add some garlic and can of green chilies. I am actually going freeze half for another night . Love easy recipes thanks for sharing
- Kat — October 9, 2018 @ 6:56 am Reply
  
  You can’t go wrong with garlic and chilies! So glad you liked it 🙂
Teri — November 9, 2018 @ 9:14 pm Reply

Can this be frozen?
- Kat — November 9, 2018 @ 9:19 pm Reply
  
  Yes you can freeze this. Just let it cool completely then wrap it up well before putting it in the freezer. I like to divide mine up into individual servings so I can just microwave it as needed. If you freeze the whole casserole just cover it with foil and heat it at 375 F for 30 mins or until heated through.
Paul Neale — August 24, 2019 @ 3:19 pm Reply

I made it today with some of my own additions, like poblano peppers and pepper jack cheese along with hot salsa. Both versions are fantastic!!
Great recipe!
Paul
Kyle — September 15, 2019 @ 5:21 pm Reply

You don’t need to cook the noodles first ?
- Kat — September 16, 2019 @ 10:39 am Reply
  
  Hi Kyle, the recipe calls for 16 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked which means you will cook the pasta before adding to the recipe.