Savor the Comfort of Cowboy Casserole in 50 Minutes

Cowboy Casserole combines savory beef, sweet corn, creamy cheese, and crunchy tater tots for a hearty meal perfect for busy families.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Resting Time 5

Total Time 50

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Casserole Base

1 lb Ground Beef or ground turkey
1 cup Corn canned or frozen, drained
1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup or homemade white sauce
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh garlic
1 teaspoon Onion Powder or chopped onions
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

For the Topping

2 cups Shredded Cheese cheddar or cheese blend, or vegan cheese
32 oz Frozen Tater Tots or hash browns

For Creaminess

1 cup Milk whole milk or non-dairy alternative

Equipment

Skillet
baking dish

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cowboy Casserole

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking dish by greasing it.
In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat for 5–7 minutes, then drain excess fat.
Mix in the cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir for 2–3 minutes until well blended.
Layer the beef mixture in the baking dish, then add the drained corn and shredded cheese.
Top with frozen tater tots, ensuring they cover the cheese layer evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes until tater tots are golden brown.
Let the casserole rest for about 5 minutes before serving to help the layers set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

This dish is make-ahead friendly and can be assembled in advance and refrigerated before baking.

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