A rich, cheesy casserole combining seasoned ground beef, jalapeños, and creamy jalapeño popper flavor baked to a golden finish.
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Calories: 420kcal
Equipment
- Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
- 9x13 baking dish
- spatula
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 oz diced jalapeños, drained
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 0.25 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Brown ground beef in a skillet and drain excess fat.
- Mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Stir in jalapeños, half the cheddar, and half the mozzarella.
- Add cooked beef and mix everything together.
- Spread mixture into baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheddar and mozzarella.
- Bake 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden. Let cool slightly and garnish with green onions.
Notes
Adjust the spice level by adding or removing jalapeño seeds.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 580mg | Potassium: 330mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 220mg | Iron: 2.4mg