Description
Cowboy Casserole is a hearty and comforting American main course dish featuring a delicious combination of ground beef, corn, creamy mushroom soup, shredded cheese, and crispy tater tots. This easy-to-make casserole is perfect for a family meal, delivering satisfying flavors and textures in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
Seasonings
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the casserole.
- Cook the ground beef: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess fat to keep the dish from being greasy.
- Mix cream of mushroom soup and seasonings: Add the cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper into the cooked beef. Stir thoroughly to create a smooth, well-combined mixture.
- Assemble the casserole layers: Grease a baking dish lightly. Spread the beef mixture evenly as the bottom layer, then top it with the drained corn. Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the corn layer.
- Add the tater tots: Arrange the frozen tater tots evenly over the cheese layer, covering the entire surface.
- Bake the casserole: Place the assembled dish into the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
- Cool and serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving to allow the layers to settle and flavors to meld.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or onions for extra flavor.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cowboy Casserole, Ground beef, Corn, Cheese, Tater tots, Easy recipe
