Description
Cowboy Casserole is a hearty, comfort-food dinner bursting with seasoned ground beef, sweet corn, creamy mushroom sauce, shredded cheddar, and a crispy layer of tater tots. Easy to make in one pan, this family-friendly casserole bakes to bubbly, golden perfection and yields 6 servings. Perfect for weeknights, meal prep, and potlucks, it’s a crowd-pleasing dish that shines on Pinterest with tasty photos and shareable keywords.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lbs ground beef (halal)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- Optional: sliced green onions for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet, cook ground beef with onion and garlic until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in corn, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Fold in shredded cheddar cheese.
- Spread the beef mixture evenly in the baking dish.
- Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer on top.
- Bake 30–35 minutes until the tots are golden and crispy.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with green onions if desired.
Notes
- Halal-friendly option: ensure all ingredients are halal-certified.
- For a lighter version, use reduced-fat sour cream and lower-fat cheese.
- Customize with extra veggies like bell peppers or jalapeños for a kick.
- Great for meal prep; refrigerate after cooking and reheat portions as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 745
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 1050 mg
- Fat: 54 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 32 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
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