Description
Cowboy Casserole is a hearty and comforting dish made with seasoned ground beef, creamy sauce, sweet corn, crispy tater tots, and lots of melted cheddar cheese. It’s a perfect family-friendly meal that’s easy to prepare and bake.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ pound ground beef (85/15 lean)
- 1 cup corn kernels
- ⅔ cup condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (divided)
- ⅓ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 32 ounces frozen tater tots
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and no pink remains, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in the corn, condensed cream of mushroom soup, half of the cheddar cheese, milk, sour cream, onion powder, black pepper, and crumbled bacon. Mix well.
- Spread the beef mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle half of the remaining cheddar cheese over the beef mixture.
- Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer on top.
- Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the hot tater tots, and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese melts.
Notes
- Feel free to swap the ground beef for ground turkey for a lighter option.
- You can add green chilies or diced bell peppers for extra flavor.
- For a crispier finish, broil for the last 2-3 minutes, watching carefully.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
