Description
This Easy Cowboy Casserole recipe is a hearty and satisfying dish made with ground beef, creamy mushroom sauce, cheddar cheese, and crispy tater tots. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or meal prep, it’s a comfort food classic you’ll want on repeat. Keywords: cowboy casserole, easy casserole recipe, tater tot casserole, ground beef dinner.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz)
1 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup frozen corn
1 bag tater tots (about 32 oz)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened.
3. Stir in cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and frozen corn. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Preheat oven to 375°F.
5. Spread beef mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish.
6. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
7. Arrange tater tots in a single layer on top.
8. Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes until golden and bubbly.
9. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Use frozen tater tots directly from the bag.
Feel free to add jalapeños, bell peppers, or black beans for variety.
Shred your own cheddar for better melt and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/8 of casserole)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg