Cowboy Casserole Recipe

For a fun weeknight dinner that the whole family will love, or even a quick and tasty entrée for movie night, this cheesy Cowboy Casserole is just the ticket! This super easy recipe can even be made in advance and held hot in a crockpot!

 

Ingredients

1/2 pound ground beef , (85/15)

1 cup corn

2/3 cup Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup

1 cup cheddar cheese , shredded and divided

1/3 cup whole milk

1/4 cup sour cream

1 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

½ cup bacon , cooked and crumbled

32 ounces tater tots

 

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until browned.
  • Add the corn, cream of mushroom soup, ½ cup cheese, milk, sour cream, onion powder, black pepper, and bacon to the skillet and mix well.
  • In a 9×13 pan layer the beef, then the cheese and finally line up the tater tots before baking for 40-45 minutes uncovered.
  • Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake another 5 minutes.