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Cowboy Casserole

This hearty cowboy casserole is the ultimate comfort food—layers of seasoned ground beef, creamy sauce, sweet corn, crispy bacon, and melted cheddar, all topped with golden tater tots. It’s an easy, family-friendly dinner that’s rich, satisfying, and perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Rest Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course casserole, Comfort Food, Dinner, Family Favorites, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 480 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 lb ground beef 85/15
  • 1 cup corn frozen or canned, drained
  • 2/3 cup cream of mushroom soup condensed
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded, divided
  • 1/3 cup milk whole
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 32 oz tater tots frozen

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it apart. Drain excess fat if needed.
  • Add corn, cream of mushroom soup, half the cheese, milk, sour cream, onion powder, pepper, and bacon. Stir until combined and heated through.
  • Transfer mixture to a greased 9x13 baking dish and spread evenly.
  • Top with remaining cheese (optional at this stage), then arrange tater tots evenly on top.
  • Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes until tater tots are golden and crispy.
  • Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and bake an additional 5 minutes until melted.
  • Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

You can customize this casserole by adding jalapeños, swapping in ground turkey, or using different cheeses. Letting it rest briefly helps it hold together when serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcal
Keyword comfort food recipe, cowboy casserole, easy casserole, ground beef dinner, tater tot casserole
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