Easy Cowboy Casserole
A hearty, family-friendly casserole made with ground beef, creamy soup, corn, cheese, and crispy tater tots. Easy to prepare, budget-friendly, and perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup whole kernel corn (canned or frozen, drained if canned)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon paprika or chili powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef with diced onion and garlic until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, corn, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Season with salt, pepper, and optional paprika or chili powder.
- Spread the beef mixture evenly into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
- Arrange frozen tater tots evenly over the surface.
- Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, until the tater tots are crispy and golden brown.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
Use ground turkey, chicken, or sausage instead of beef for variation.Add beans for extra protein and fiber.Swap corn with peas, green beans, or mixed veggies.Top with jalapeños, salsa, or hot sauce for a Tex-Mex twist.For make-ahead, assemble and refrigerate up to 1 day before baking.Freeze unbaked casserole for up to 3 months and bake directly from frozen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (1/6 of casserole)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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