Description
This hearty Cowboy Casserole is a comforting, family-friendly dish made with seasoned ground beef, creamy mushroom soup, corn, Rotel tomatoes, shredded cheese, and crispy tater tots. It’s a flavorful, easy-to-make weeknight dinner option.
Ingredients
- 1 (32-ounce) bag frozen tater tots
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 (10-ounce) can Rotel tomatoes, not drained
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
- 1 (15.25-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1½ cups Monterey Jack and Colby cheese, shredded, divided
- 1 tablespoon chives, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange the tater tots in the dish and bake for 8 minutes. Remove and set aside. Increase oven temperature to 425°F.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and diced onion until beef is no longer pink and onion is soft.
- Stir in Rotel tomatoes (with juice), garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Cook for about 8 minutes until liquid reduces.
- Add sour cream, condensed cream of mushroom soup, corn, and half of the shredded cheese. Mix well and spread evenly in the casserole dish.
- Top with the pre-baked tater tots and sprinkle the remaining cheese over them.
- Bake at 425°F for 20–25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is hot and bubbly.
- Sprinkle chopped chives on top before serving.
Notes
- You can swap ground beef for ground turkey or plant-based meat for a lighter or vegetarian version.
- Customize by adding beans, bell peppers, or peas for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Make ahead by assembling in advance and baking when ready to serve.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
