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Cowboy Casserole

Delicious Cowboy Casserole: A Family Comfort Food Classic

This Cowboy Casserole is a comforting delight packed with ground beef, corn, and cheese, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meat Base
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or ground turkey or chicken as substitute
  • 1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup or cream of chicken as substitute
  • 1/2 cup Milk any milk or plant-based alternative
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder or 1 clove of fresh garlic
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder or fresh onions for freshness
  • to taste Salt & Pepper
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Corn drained if canned
For the Topping
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheese cheddar, mozzarella, or cheese blend
  • 1 pkg Frozen Tater Tots or other frozen potato products

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cowboy Casserole
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather all ingredients for assembly.
  2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat for 5-7 minutes; drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until creamy and smooth.
  4. Grease a 9x13 baking dish and spread the beef mixture evenly across the bottom.
  5. Sprinkle corn over the beef mixture and then add a layer of shredded cheese.
  6. Arrange frozen tater tots evenly on top of the cheese layer.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
  8. Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 28gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Customize the recipe with your choice of vegetables or cheese types for added flavor.

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