Description
Cowboy Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, combining savory ground beef, crispy tater tots, and creamy cheddar cheese into a hearty dish that warms both body and soul. Ideal for busy weeknights or potlucks, this easy-to-make recipe delights everyone at the table. With just a few simple steps, you can create a delicious meal that brings family and friends together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 32 oz frozen tater tots
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup canned corn, drained
- 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup
- 2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a large baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with diced onion until cooked through; drain excess fat.
- In a bowl, combine the beef mixture with canned corn, cream of mushroom soup, and garlic powder; mix well.
- Spread the mixture in the baking dish and top with frozen tater tots.
- Bake for 30 minutes until tater tots are golden brown; add cheddar cheese for the last 5 minutes to melt.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg