Cowboy Casserole
Cowboy Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, packed with hearty beef, creamy sauce, and topped with crispy tater tots. A family-friendly dish perfect for busy nights!
Equipment
- Baking dish
- Skillet
Ingredients
Beef Mixture
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup frozen corn
Topping
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1 bag frozen tater tots
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish.
- In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium heat until beef is browned. Add garlic and cook for another minute. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, milk, frozen corn, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for a couple of minutes.
- Spread the beef mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese over the top.
- Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the beef and cheese mixture.
- Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden and crispy.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top and bake for another 5 minutes until melted. Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For extra crispiness, bake the tater tots for 10 minutes before adding them to the casserole.