Description
A cheesy and spicy casserole that combines the flavors of jalapeño poppers in a delicious, easy-to-make dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 4 oz canned diced jalapeños, drained
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth and well blended.
- Fold in the diced jalapeños along with half of the shredded cheddar and half of the mozzarella until evenly distributed.
- Add the cooked ground beef to the cheese mixture and stir until everything is fully coated and uniform.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar and mozzarella over the casserole. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve warm.
Notes
For a milder flavor, remove the seeds from the jalapeños. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg