Hearty Cowboy Casserole
A hearty, one-dish meal of seasoned beef, creamy sauce, crispy tater tots, bacon, and melted cheddar—all baked into a golden, comforting casserole.
Ingredients
Meat & Dairy
- 225 g ground beef 85/15 lean
- 120 g sharp cheddar cheese shredded (divided)
- 80 mL whole milk
- 60 mL sour cream
- 120 g cooked bacon crumbled
Vegetables & Frozen
- 160 g corn kernels
- 900 g frozen tater tots
Condiments & Seasoning
- 160 g condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Set oven to 190°C and grease a baking dish.
- Brown ground beef in a skillet (6–8 min), then drain excess fat.
- Add corn, soup, half the cheddar, milk, sour cream, seasonings, and bacon. Stir until smooth.
- Spread beef mixture in dish, top with remaining cheese, then arrange tater tots evenly.
- Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes until tots are golden.
- Top with extra cheddar, bake 5 more minutes. Cool 5 minutes before serving.