Description
Cowboy Casserole is a comforting and hearty dish that combines layers of lean ground beef, sweet corn, crispy tater tots, and gooey cheddar cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this one-pan meal is easy to prepare and sure to impress your family and friends with its delightful flavors and warm aroma. Get ready to dig into this satisfying casserole that brings everyone back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 2 cups frozen tater tots
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Cook until onions are soft, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in cream of mushroom soup and frozen corn; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Layer half of the beef mixture in a greased baking dish. Top with tater tots and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake uncovered for about 30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 55mg