Description
This hearty and comforting Cowboy Casserole is a family-favorite dinner featuring creamy ground beef, crispy bacon, sweet corn, and golden tater tots all baked together with melty cheddar cheese. It’s a deliciously easy one-pan meal ready in under an hour!
Ingredients
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1/2 lb ground beef (85/15)
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1 cup corn (frozen or canned, drained)
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2/3 cup condensed cream of mushroom soup
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1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (divided)
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1/3 cup whole milk
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1/4 cup sour cream
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1 tsp onion powder
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
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32 oz tater tots
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F.
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In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat if necessary.
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Stir in corn, cream of mushroom soup, ½ cup cheese, milk, sour cream, onion powder, black pepper, and bacon. Mix until combined.
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In a 9×13 baking dish, layer the beef mixture evenly.
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Sprinkle a little cheese, then neatly arrange the tater tots on top.
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Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes.
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Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake an additional 5 minutes until cheese is melted.
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Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
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For extra flavor, use seasoned tater tots or top with chopped green onions after baking.
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Can be prepped ahead and refrigerated before baking.
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Swap beef for ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
