Jalapeño Popper Casserole

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

1. Preheat: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Brown the Beef: Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
3. 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.
4. Add Flavor: Stir in the diced jalapeños, half of the cheddar cheese, and half of the mozzarella cheese into the cream cheese mixture.
5. Combine: Add the cooked ground beef to the mixture and stir until well combined.
6. Assemble: Transfer the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and spread it evenly.
7. Top it Off: Top with the remaining cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
9. 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.