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Cowboy Casserole

Savory Cowboy Casserole for Cozy Family Dinners

This Cowboy Casserole is a comforting dish, combining ground beef, sweet corn, and cheesy goodness for a family-friendly dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or ground turkey for a lighter option
  • 15 oz Corn canned, frozen, or fresh
  • 10.5 oz Cream of Mushroom Soup or cream of chicken for variation
  • 0.5 cup Milk any kind including plant-based
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic for more flavor
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder or finely chopped fresh onions
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheese cheddar or your favorite blend
For the Topping
  • 32 oz Frozen Tater Tots or hash browns for a fun twist

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • baking dish

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper into the cooked beef. Mix well.
  4. In a greased baking dish, layer the beef mixture, followed by the corn and cheese.
  5. Arrange the frozen tater tots over the cheese layer.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
  7. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Feel free to mix in additional veggies for more nutrition or flavor.

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