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Cowboy Casserole

Delicious Cowboy Casserole for Comfort Food Lovers

This Cowboy Casserole is a comforting dish that brings families together with its savory flavors and crispy tater tots.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 pound Ground Beef can substitute with ground turkey or chicken
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 1 can (15 oz) Corn drained; fresh or frozen can be used
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) Cream of Mushroom Soup homemade cream sauce can substitute
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) Cream of Chicken Soup can double up on cream of mushroom if desired
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded; consider using a Mexican blend
  • 1 bag (32 oz) Frozen Tater Tots parboiled potatoes can be a substitute
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
Optional Toppings
  • Crispy Bacon for added saltiness and crunch
  • Green Onions for garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Baking dish
  • measuring spoons
  • measuring cup

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large skillet, heat a splash of oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and chopped onion, cooking until the beef is browned and onions are translucent, about 8-10 minutes.
  3. Stir in corn, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly for about 2 minutes until everything is combined and heated.
  4. Transfer the mixture into a large baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  5. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese generously over the beef mixture.
  6. Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer over the cheese.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes until the tater tots turn golden brown and crispy.
  8. Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 28gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 20mg

Notes

This casserole can be made a day in advance; just add the tater tots before baking for optimal crispiness.

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