This cheesy and spicy casserole combines ground beef, creamy jalapeños, creating a deliciously comforting dish that’s sure to please!
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 oz Canned diced jalapeños, drained (or fresh jalapeños, diced)
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1/2 tsp Paprika
- To taste: Salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup Chopped green onions (for garnish)
👩🍳 Directions
- Preheat: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brown the Beef: Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Make the Cream Base: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Add Flavor: Stir in the diced jalapeños, half of the cheddar cheese, and half of the mozzarella cheese into the cream cheese mixture.
- Combine: Add the cooked ground beef to the mixture and stir until well combined.
- Assemble: Transfer the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Top it Off: Top with the remaining cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve: Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped green onions.
💡 Tips & Variations
Serving Suggestion: Serve with keto-friendly sides like celery sticks or cucumber slices for a refreshing crunch.
Spice it Up: For extra heat, use fresh jalapeños or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.