John Wayne loved this casserole so much, it’s named after him

In 1978, John Wayne was dying of cancer when he got a request from a 10-year-old California girl who was putting together a celebrity cookbook to raise money for the American Cancer Society. John Wayne –“the Duke” as he was affectionately known – contributed a recipe for a breakfast casserole that contained cheese, eggs, and green chiles. Over the years, the recipe has been liberally adapted and reinterpreted.
This slow-cooker version of the John Wayne Casserole includes ground beef, tater tots, and taco seasoning. The ingredients, including ground beef, onions, sour cream, and cheese, are layered in the slow cooker. After it’s finished cooking, more cheese is melted on top. This is an easy meal that everyone loves.
Slow cooker John Wayne casserole
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 4 hrs, 10 mins
Total Time: 4 hrs, 20 mins.
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