Description
Cattle Drive Casserole is a Tex-Mex inspired dish that combines seasoned ground beef, cheeses, and a creamy topping, all baked to perfection in a crescent roll crust. It’s a comforting and flavorful meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning
- 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chiles
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
Cheese Layer:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Crescent Roll Crust:
- 1 can (8.5 ounces) refrigerated crescent roll dough
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook Ground Beef: In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Season Beef: Stir in taco seasoning, green chiles, and tomato sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Prepare Cheese Layer: Mix sour cream, mayonnaise, flour, 1/2 cup cheddar, and 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese.
- Assemble Casserole: Press crescent dough into a baking dish. Layer beef mixture, cheese mixture, and remaining shredded cheeses.
- Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and bubbly. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Add sliced black olives or chopped jalapeños for extra flavor.
- Serve with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, or salsa on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
