Cherokee Casserole

Dive into comfort food bliss with this hearty Cherokee Casserole—a crowd-pleasing, flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or potluck gatherings. This satisfying casserole combines tender ground beef, aromatic garlic, and sautéed onions with the vibrant crunch of bell peppers and the sweetness of corn, all folded together with creamy mushroom soup and zesty sour cream. Infused with a touch of chili powder for mild warmth and layered over fluffy white rice, it’s topped with a generous blanket of melted cheddar cheese that adds the perfect gooey finish. Ready in just under an hour, this comforting meal blends simplicity and bold flavor, making it a go-to recipe for busy families and casserole lovers alike. Serve it fresh out of the oven, and watch as it becomes an instant household favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
• 10.5 ounces cream of mushroom soup
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 cups cooked white rice
• 1 cup corn kernels, drained
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper, cooking for 5 minutes or until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.

Step 3

Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks. Drain any excess grease from the skillet.

Step 4

Stir in the diced tomatoes (with their liquid), cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until combined and heated through.

Step 5

Fold in the cooked rice and drained corn kernels. Make sure everything is evenly distributed.

Step 6

Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 7

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the casserole is heated through.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2388.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3375.5

Total Fat 224.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 121.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.0g
Cholesterol 700.9mg	0%
Sodium 5626.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 201.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.7g	0%
Total Sugars 46.9g
Protein 167.0g	0%

Vitamin D 133.6IU	0%
Calcium 2305.7mg	0%
Iron 17.1mg	0%
Potassium 3328.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.9%

Protein: 19.1%

Carbs: 23.0%