Golden layers Biscuit Taco Casserole

I apologize for not having a picture for this recipe, however as I began to gather things up to publish the blog I realized that the ONLY picture I took of this recipe was NOT very appetizing. So you'll have to use your imagination! (or you can go to the Pillsbury site and find a picture...)


Golden Layers Biscuit Taco Casserole
Pillsbury Crescents, Biscuits & More - March 2007
The Line Up
1 jar (16 oz) taco sauce
1 can (12 oz) refrigerate buttermilk or flaky biscuits
1 c shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 c shredded mozzarella cheese
1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/2 lb lean ground beef
1/4 c chopped red bell pepper, if desired
1/4 c chopped green bell pepper, if desired
1 can (4 oz) mushroom stems and pieces, drained, if desired

The Game Plan
Heat oven to 400. Lightly spray 13x9 inch (3 qt) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Spread taco sauce evenly in bottom of baking dish.
Separate dough into 10 biscuits. Cut each biscuit into quarters. Place viscuit pieces in taco sauce; turn to coat. Sprinkle 1/2 c of the cheddar cheese, 1/2 c of the mozzarella cheese and the olives over top; stir gently to mix.
Bake 15-18 minutes or until bubbly. Meanwhile in medium skillet, combine ground beef, bell peppers and mushrooms. Cook over medium-high heat until beef is throughly cooked. Stirring frequently. Drain.
Remove baking dish from oven. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 c cheddar cheese and 1/2 c mozzarella cheese over mixture. Top evenly with ground beef mixture.
return to oven; bake an additional 5-7 minutes or until mixture bubbles vigorously around edges.

Coach's Post Game Conference
As I do not like olives I automatically omit those from EVERY recipe that lists them as an ingredient! The night I made this, Catcher was at work and wouldn't be home for dinner. Knowing how picky The All-Star is, I also omitted the green and red bell peppers.
This ended up being a quick, easy dinner. It wasn't the best by any means, but Team Matos has definitely eaten worse. It tasted much like the Old El Paso Enchilada Box mix that I make frequently at The All Star's request.

Final Score
Coach - Double
The All-Star - Double

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