Cowboy Casserole

🤠 Cowboy Casserole

"Warning: This Cowboy Casserole Will Make You the Most Popular Cook in Town!"

Cheesy, creamy, meaty, and topped with crispy tater tots—what more could you want?

📝 Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef

1 small onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup

1/2 cup sour cream

1/2 cup milk

1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)

1 (15 oz) can corn, drained (or 1½ cups frozen corn)

1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots

Salt & black pepper, to taste

Optional: 1/2 tsp paprika or chili powder for extra flavor

Optional garnish: green onions or parsley

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👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13” baking dish.

2. Cook beef:

In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and diced onion until beef is browned. Drain any excess fat. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.

3. Mix base:

In a large bowl, combine the cooked beef mixture, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, milk, corn, 1 cup of shredded cheese, salt, pepper, and paprika/chili powder if using.

4. Assemble:

Spread the mixture evenly in the baking dish. Top with frozen tater tots in a single layer.

5. Bake:

Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, until tots are golden and casserole is bubbly.

6. Add cheese:

Sprinkle remaining ½ cup of cheese over the top and bake for another 5–10 minutes until melted.

7. Garnish & Serve:

Let it cool slightly. Top with green onions or parsley if desired. Serve and enjoy!

🔥 Pro Tip: Want to spice it up? Add a can of green chiles or a few dashes of hot sauce to the meat mixture.