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Cowboy Casserole Recipe

Cowboy Casserole Recipe
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5.1 from 15 reviews

This hearty Cowboy Casserole is a satisfying and comforting dish that combines ground beef, creamy sauce, vegetables, cheese, and crispy tater tots all baked to perfection. It’s a family favorite that’s easy to make and sure to please!

Ingredients

Ground Beef:

1 pound

Cream of Mushroom Soup:

1 can (10.75 ounces)

Milk:

1/2 cup

Sour Cream:

1/3 cup

Onion Powder:

1 teaspoon

Salt:

1/2 teaspoon

Black Pepper:

1/2 teaspoon

Frozen Corn:

1 1/2 cups

Cheddar Cheese (shredded, divided):

1 1/2 cups

Bacon (cooked and chopped):

1/2 cup

Tater Tots (frozen):

28 ounces

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  2. Cook the ground beef: In a skillet, cook the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain excess grease.
  3. Prepare the sauce: In a large bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup, milk, and sour cream until smooth.
  4. Season and mix: Add onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the sauce mixture. Stir until well combined.
  5. Combine ingredients: Mix in the cooked ground beef, corn, 1/2 cup of cheese, and bacon until evenly distributed.
  6. Assemble the casserole: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Top with 1/2 cup of cheese and arrange tater tots on top.
  7. Bake: Bake for 40 minutes until bubbly and tater tots are golden brown. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese on top and bake for an additional 5 minutes until melted.
  8. Serve: Optionally, garnish with an extra sprinkle of bacon before serving.

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Keywords: Cowboy Casserole, Tater Tot Casserole, Ground Beef Casserole, Comfort Food

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