Description
Cattle Drive Casserole is a delicious layered comfort dish featuring a cheddar biscuit base topped with seasoned ground beef, a creamy cheese blend, and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a hearty family meal, this easy casserole combines savory flavors with a cheesy, golden crust.
Ingredients
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Biscuit Base
- 1 box Cheddar Bay biscuit mix
- 3/4 cup milk
Beef Mixture
- 1 1/2 lb lean ground beef
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can diced tomatoes
Cheese Layer
- 1 cup Colby jack cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoon green onion, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish by spraying it with non-stick cooking spray.
- Make Biscuit Base: In a mixing bowl, combine the biscuit mix, the enclosed seasoning packet, and milk until well combined.
- Bake Biscuit Base: Spread this mixture evenly in the casserole dish and bake for 5 minutes to slightly set.
- Cook Beef and Onion: While the biscuit base is baking, brown the ground beef in a large skillet with the diced onion over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Drain Excess Grease: Once the beef is browned, drain any excess grease from the skillet to keep the casserole from being too greasy.
- Add Tomatoes and Seasoning: Stir in the diced tomatoes, water, and taco seasoning, mixing everything thoroughly to coat the beef evenly with the flavors.
- Layer Beef Mixture: Remove the biscuit base from the oven and spread the beef mixture evenly over it in the casserole dish.
- Prepare Cheese Mixture: In a separate bowl, mix together the sour cream, mayonnaise, and Colby Jack cheese until combined.
- Add Cheese Layer: Spread the creamy cheese mixture over the beef layer evenly in the casserole dish.
- Top with Cheddar: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top to create a melty, cheesy finish.
- Bake Casserole: Bake the casserole for about 30 minutes, or until the cheese on top is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Let the casserole cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for lean ground beef for a lighter option.
- For extra heat, add a diced jalapeño with the onions.
- If you don’t have Colby Jack cheese, Monterey Jack or mild cheddar can be used instead.
- Letting the casserole cool before slicing helps it hold its shape better.
- Can be made ahead and refrigerated; reheat covered with foil at 350°F for 20 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
