Cowboy Casserole
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Cowboy Casserole
Description
Cowboy Casserole brings together simple pantry and frozen items to create a filling entrée featuring ground beef, corn, and bacon mixed into a creamy blend of sour cream and cream of mushroom soup. Shredded cheddar is layered within and over the dish, topped with frozen tater tots which crisp up during baking, adding a contrasting texture. Seasoning with onion powder, salt, and pepper lends savory depth throughout the casserole.
The cooking method involves browning the beef first and thoroughly mixing all filling ingredients before layering in a prepared baking dish. Baking for around 40 minutes melts cheese and crisps tater tots. A final cheese sprinkle melts under the broiler or continued baking for a luscious finish.
Serve this casserole directly from the pan, optionally adding extra crispy bacon bits on top. It works well as a filling main dish alongside a simple green salad or steamed vegetables to balance richness.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 .75 ounce cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups corn frozen
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese shredded, divided
- 1/2 cup Bacon cooked and chopped
- 28 ounces tater tots frozen
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 9x13 pan with cooking spray.
- In a skillet, cook ground beef breaking into small pieces; until no longer pink. Drain grease.
- In a large bowl, whisk cream of mushroom soup, milk, and sour cream until smooth.
- Add onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until combined.
- With a wooden spoon stir in ground beef, corn, ½ cup of cheese, and bacon until well mixed.
- Pour into the prepared pan. Layer ½ cup cheese and tater tots on top.
- Bake for 40 minutes; until bubbly and tots are browned. Then top with remaining ½ cup cheese and bake until melted; about 5 minutes.
- Serve with an additional sprinkle of bacon, if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 537 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 537kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 879mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 587mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 308IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 206mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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