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.