🤠 Easy Cowboy Casserole

Easy Cowboy Casserole is a hearty, family-friendly dish packed with seasoned ground beef, creamy sauce, corn, cheese, and topped with crispy tater tots. It’s comfort food at its best — simple, satisfying, and perfect for busy weeknights!

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🤠 Easy Cowboy Casserole

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: ~55 minutes
Servings: 6–8

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📝 Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1 can (15 oz) whole kernel corn, drained
• 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
• Optional: chopped parsley or green onions for garnish

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👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onion until beef is browned. Add garlic, and cook 1 minute more. Drain excess fat.
3. Stir in cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, corn, and 1 cup cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Transfer the beef mixture to the baking dish and spread evenly. Top with a layer of frozen tater tots.
5. Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, until the tater tots are golden and crispy.
6. Sprinkle with remaining ½ cup cheese and bake an additional 5 minutes, until melted.
7. Garnish with parsley or green onions if desired. Serve hot!

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✅ Tips:

• Add jalapeños or Rotel tomatoes for a spicy kick.
• Sub ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
• Make ahead and refrigerate overnight — just add 10 extra minutes to bake time.