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Cowboy Casserole

Cowboy Casserole: Quick Comfort Food for Busy Nights

Cowboy Casserole is a hearty dish made with ground beef, sweet corn, and layers of creamy cheese, perfect for busy nights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or ground turkey/chicken for a leaner option
  • 1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup can substitute with cream of chicken
  • 0.5 cup Milk any milk variety or non-dairy alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder or fresh onions
  • 1 can Corn (drained) substitute with frozen corn or other vegetables like peas
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese cheddar or your choice
  • 1 bag Frozen Tater Tots alternatives include hash browns or homemade potato wedges

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Baking Dish
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a skillet, brown 1 pound of ground beef for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Combine browned beef with 1 can of cream of mushroom soup, 0.5 cup of milk, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon of onion powder.
  4. Layer the beef mixture in a greased baking dish, then add drained corn and shredded cheese.
  5. Arrange frozen tater tots evenly over the cheese layer.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes until tater tots are golden brown.
  7. Let the casserole cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Cowboy Casserole is versatile; feel free to customize with different veggies or cheeses to suit your family's taste.

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