John Wayne Casserole

Slow Cooker John Wayne Casserole is so delicious, made with amazingly easy ingredients. You’ll love how delicious it tastes! 
Easily prepare a savory dish to devour with loved ones with this Slow Cooker John Wayne Casserole. It consists of several ingredients that complement one another, such as ground beef with tater tots and sour cream.

When you don’t have a lot of time to spend over the stove, preparing a dish like this Slow Cooker John Wayne Casserole is worth it. While it may taste like you’ve spent hours in the kitchen, you can easily assemble the ingredients in the dish and let the slow cooker handle the heating process, ultimately cooking your food for you in four hours!

John Wayne Casserole is a beefy dish consisting of ground beef with tater tots, taco seasoning mix, cheddar cheese, and additional ingredients that taste wonderful together. If you’re looking for a fulfilling meal sure to satisfy you and keep you coming back for seconds, this is it. The best thing about this dish is how easy it is to prepare, even if you don’t have a lot of time available.

Why You’ll Love Crock Pot Casserole

1. It’s so easy to prepare. It won’t take up much of your time. Once you get everything into the slow cooker, you can let the ingredients cook for four hours until the food is ready to eat.
2. The John Wayne Casserole is delicious! It’s a great meal to make when you like ground beef, cheese, and the flavor that taco seasoning brings to the dish.
3. It’s a kid-friendly dish. Even if you have picky children at home, you can expect them to like this meal that you’re making!

Low Point John Wayne Casserole 🌵

Only 6 WW Points Per Serving (approx.)

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) 96% lean ground beef or extra lean ground turkey
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1 cup diced bell peppers
• 1 packet reduced-sodium taco seasoning
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
• 1 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup reduced-fat shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 1 cup diced tomatoes (drained)
• 1/2 cup corn (optional)
• 1 can (7.5 oz) refrigerated reduced-fat biscuits, cut into pieces
• Green onions for topping

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Cook ground beef with onion and bell peppers until browned. Drain any excess fat.
3. Add taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
4. In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt and light mayonnaise until smooth.
5. Place biscuit pieces in the bottom of the baking dish.
6. Add the beef mixture, then spread the yogurt mixture over the top.
7. Sprinkle with reduced-fat cheese and add tomatoes.
8. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
9. Top with green onions before serving.

Servings: 10
WW Points: ~6 Points per serving (varies by brand)