Description
This Cowboy Casserole recipe is a hearty and comforting dish that combines ground beef, creamy mushroom sauce, cheddar cheese, and crispy tater tots. It’s a one-pan meal that’s perfect for a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Casserole:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 can (10.75 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 package (32 ounces) frozen tater tots
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the beef: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until the beef is browned and the onion is tender. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the sauce: Stir in the condensed cream of mushroom soup and sour cream. Season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the casserole: Transfer the beef mixture to a 9×13 inch baking dish. Top with shredded cheddar cheese, then arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer on top.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until tater tots are golden and crispy.
- Serve: Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- This casserole is customizable – try adding different vegetables or spices to suit your taste.
- For a crispy topping, broil the casserole for a few minutes after baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Cowboy Casserole, Tater Tot Casserole, Ground Beef Casserole
