Cowboy Casserole
Cowboy casserole is the perfect comfort food that combines layers of savory ground beef, sweet corn, and crispy tater tots, all topped with melted cheddar cheese. This hearty dish is ideal for chilly evenings or lively gatherings, offering a satisfying blend of flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite ingredients, cowboy casserole is sure to become a beloved family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup canned corn (drained)
- 32 oz frozen tater tots
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 1 bell pepper (diced)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Add diced onions and bell peppers to the skillet, sautéing until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Mix in drained corn and seasonings (salt, pepper) to taste; stir well.
- Transfer the beef mixture to the prepared baking dish. Layer frozen tater tots on top.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the tater tots and bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: approximately 1 slice (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg