Description
This Cowboy Casserole is a hearty and comforting dish that combines ground beef, creamy corn, and crispy tater tots, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground Beef (or turkey for a leaner option)
- 1 can Creamed Corn (use canned for convenience)
- 28 oz Tater Tots (check gluten-free if needed)
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese (shredded, add more for extra cheesiness)
- 1 medium Onion (sautéed for depth)
- 1 medium Bell Pepper (chopped for added color)
- Spices (chili powder or garlic powder to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown your ground beef until fully cooked.
- Stir in the creamed corn and any optional veggies like onions or bell peppers.
- Spread the tater tots evenly over the meat mixture in the skillet.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese generously over the tater tots.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and tater tots are golden brown.
- Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg