Cowboy Casserole

🤠 Cowboy Casserole 🌽

This hearty Cowboy Casserole combines ground beef, creamy potatoes, corn, and cheese for a comforting, family-friendly meal. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish is sure to satisfy everyone’s hunger!

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground beef 🍖
  • 1 medium onion, chopped 🧅
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup 🍄
  • 1 cup sour cream 🥣
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 🧀
  • 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained 🌽
  • 1 package (32 oz) frozen tater tots 🥔
  • Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
  • Optional: chopped green onions for garnish 🌿

Directions:

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook Beef and Onion: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and chopped onion over medium heat until the beef is browned and the onion is soft. Drain any excess fat.
  3. Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooked beef and onion, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and corn. Mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Assemble Casserole: Pour the beef mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish. Arrange the frozen tater tots on top in a single layer.
  5. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
  6. Garnish and Serve: If desired, sprinkle chopped green onions on top before serving.

Tips:

  • Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
  • Add diced bell peppers or jalapeños for extra flavor and heat.

Enjoy! 🎉
This Cowboy Casserole is the ultimate comfort food that will have your family asking for seconds!