Description
A warm, hearty casserole packed with flavors and textures, perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir until everything is well combined.
- In a greased baking dish, layer the beef mixture. Next, add the drained corn, and sprinkle the shredded cheese on top.
- Finally, arrange the tater tots evenly over the cheese layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For additional flavor, consider adding diced bell peppers or jalapeños. You can also swap ground beef for ground turkey or a plant-based alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: cowboy casserole, comfort food, tater tots, ground beef, easy dinner