Cowboy Casserole

4.55 from 11 votes

Cowboy casserole is a hearty, comfort food dish that combines ground beef, beans, cheese, and a layer of crispy tater tots, capturing the spirit of the Wild West in every bite.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Main Dishes

Cuisine: American

Keyword: casserole, cheddar cheese, ground beef, main dish, tater tot casserole, tater tots

Servings:

Calories: 487kcal

Author: Courtney O'Dell

Equipment

Hotec Stainless Steel Kitchen Tongs Set of 2 - 9" and 12", Locking Metal Food Tongs Non-Slip Grip
HexClad Hybrid Nonstick Frying Pan, 12-Inch, Stay-Cool Handle, Dishwasher and Oven Safe, Induction Ready, Compatible with All Cooktops
DOWAN Casserole Dish, 9x13 Ceramic Baking Dish, Large Lasagna Pan Deep for Oven, 4.2 Quarts Baking Pan with Handles, Oven Safe and Durable Bakeware for Lasagna, Home Decor Gifts, White

Ingredients

½ pound ground beef cooked and crumbled
1 cup canned corn drained
1 can Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 cup cheddar cheese shredded and divided
¼ cup Monterrey jack cheese
⅓ cup whole milk
¼ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon celtic sea salt
½ cup bacon cooked and crumbled
32 ounces tater tots
2 tablespoons cilantro chopped, to garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large pan, brown bacon, flipping occasionally, until browned and crispy, about 6 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside on a paper towel. Do not drain fat.
Add ground beef to pan with bacon fat, and brown and crumble ground beef. Drain off excess fat.
Stir in herbs and spices, condensed soup, milk, sour cream, 1/2 cheddar cheese, corn.
Combine well.
Add to pre-greased casserole dish.
Top meat mixture with tater tots.
Sprinkle with reserved half of cheddar cheese and jack cheese.
Bake until bubby and tater tots are crispy and browned - about 20-25 minutes.
Top with chopped cilantro or parsley as desired.
Serve and enjoy!

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