Description
Cowboy Casserole is a hearty, one‑pan comfort dish that layers seasoned ground beef with crisp turkey bacon, sweet corn, black beans, and diced tomatoes, all seasoned with a zesty ranch blend. Topped with crunchy tater tots and melted shredded cheese, it bakes to a golden, bubbly finish. Perfect for busy weeknights, game days, or potlucks, this recipe serves six and delivers a satisfying mix of savory protein, creamy cheese, and crisp topping in just 35 minutes. Serve hot for a true western tast
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 packet ranch seasoning
- 1 bag tater tots
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2. Brown ground beef in a skillet, drain excess fat.
- 3. Add turkey bacon, corn, black beans, diced tomatoes, and ranch seasoning; stir to combine.
- 4. Transfer mixture to a greased 9×13‑inch baking dish.
- 5. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top.
- 6. Arrange tater tots in a single layer covering the dish.
- 7. Bake for 30–35 minutes until tots are golden and cheese is bubbly.
- 8. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispness
- broil the casserole for the last 2‑3 minutes. Feel free to add jalapeños for heat or swap cheddar for a Mexican cheese blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 casserole
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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