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Cowboy Casserole

Cowboy casserole is a hearty, comfort food dish that combines ground beef, beans, cheese, and a layer of crispy tater tots, capturing the spirit of the Wild West in every bite.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 487 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ pound ground beef cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup canned corn drained
  • 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded and divided
  • ¼ cup Monterrey Jack cheese
  • ⅓ cup whole milk
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon celtic sea salt
  • ½ cup Bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 32 ounces tater tots
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped, to garnish

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a large pan, brown bacon, flipping occasionally, until browned and crispy, about 6 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside on a paper towel. Do not drain fat.
  3. Add ground beef to pan with bacon fat, and brown and crumble ground beef. Drain off excess fat.
  4. Stir in herbs and spices, condensed soup, milk, sour cream, 1/2 cheddar cheese, corn.
  5. Combine well.
  6. Add to pre-greased casserole dish.
  7. Top meat mixture with tater tots.
  8. Sprinkle with reserved half of cheddar cheese and jack cheese.
  9. Bake until bubby and tater tots are crispy and browned - about 20-25 minutes.
  10. Top with chopped cilantro or parsley as desired.
  11. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 487kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 16g Cholesterol 58mg (19%) Sodium 1451mg (60%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 487

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 487kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16g 94%
Cholesterol 58mg 19%
Sodium 1451mg 60%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.