Description
Cowboy Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, combining savory ground beef, creamy corn, and crispy tater tots into a delightful dish that warms the heart. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this easy-to-make casserole is sure to become a favorite. With layers of flavor and texture, it’s a satisfying meal that brings everyone together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onions until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Brown the ground beef in the skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks for about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in cream of mushroom soup and frozen corn until well combined.
- Layer half of the beef mixture in the greased baking dish, followed by half of the tater tots and half of the shredded cheese.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg