Hearty Cowboy Casserole: The Ultimate Family Comfort Dish
Cowboy Casserole is a comforting and hearty dish, perfect for family meals.
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Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350kcal
Equipment
- Skillet
- baking dish
- Oven
Ingredients
For the Protein
- 1 lb Ground Beef or ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version
For the Vegetables
- 1 cup Corn canned, fresh or frozen
For the Creamy Base
- 1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup can use homemade version
- 1/2 cup Milk low-fat or almond milk are alternatives
For Seasoning
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder or fresh garlic
- 1 tsp Onion Powder or fresh onion
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
For the Cheesiness
- 2 cups Shredded Cheese mix cheddar with Monterey Jack
For the Topping
- 1 package Frozen Tater Tots or homemade potato cubes
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes.
- Drain the excess fat from the beef.
- Combine the cooked beef with cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Layer the beef mixture in a greased baking dish, followed by a layer of drained corn and shredded cheese.
- Arrange frozen tater tots evenly over the cheese layer.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with a simple green salad for a refreshing contrast to the rich casserole.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 3mg