Description
A comforting and hearty Cowboy Casserole that combines ground beef, cheese, and tater tots for a quick and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Don’t forget to drain any excess fat!
- Add the cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the beef. Stir until everything is well combined.
- Grease a baking dish and start layering: first, spread the beef mixture, then add the drained corn evenly across the top. Next, sprinkle the shredded cheese over the corn layer.
- Arrange the frozen tater tots evenly over the cheese layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, top with freshly chopped parsley or green onions. Consider serving with a side salad or jalapeños for some heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cowboy casserole, comfort food, easy dinner, family meal, casserole recipe