Description
Cowboy Casserole is a hearty, comforting beef-based casserole featuring ground beef, crispy tater tots, and melty cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken)
- 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus extra for topping)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Fresh parsley or green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the beef: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and onion, cooking until beef is browned and onion is soft. Drain excess grease.
- Mix the filling: Stir in cream of mushroom soup, corn, sour cream, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until creamy and well combined.
- Assemble the casserole: Spread the beef mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Top with a layer of tater tots. Sprinkle with extra cheese if desired.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, until the tater tots are golden and crispy and the casserole is bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley or green onions and serve hot — hearty comfort in every bite!
Notes
- Substitute cream of mushroom soup with cream of chicken if desired.
- Extra cheese on top is optional for a cheesier casserole.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or green onions for a bright finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the recipe
- Calories: Approximately 590 per serving
- Sugar: Approximately 6 g
- Sodium: Approximately 750 mg
- Fat: Approximately 35 g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 40 g
- Fiber: Approximately 2 g
- Protein: Approximately 28 g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 140 mg
Keywords: Cowboy Casserole, beef casserole, tater tots casserole, cheesy casserole, easy dinner, homestyle, comfort food