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How to Make Cowboy Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Cowboy casserole is a hearty, flavorful dish that is perfect for feeding a crowd or for making ahead and enjoying as leftovers throughout the week. This indulgent casserole is filled with savory ground beef, creamy cheese, and tender tater tots, making it a comforting and satisfying meal that everyone will love. Whether you're serving it for a cozy family dinner or bringing it to a potluck, cowboy casserole is sure to be a hit.

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Ingredients

  • 2 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 pound ground sirloin
  • 8 ounces hot pork country sausage (such as Jimmy Dean)
  • 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup (such as Campbell's®)
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 1 ½ cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 (32 ounce) package frozen tater tots
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Information

  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Active Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) with a rack in the center position.
  • Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium. Add bacon and cook, stirring often, until browned and crisp, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon, reserving 2 tablespoons of the drippings.
  • Add onion and bell pepper to drippings in skillet; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high and add ground beef and sausage. Cook, stirring, until beef is crumbly, browned, and no longer pink, 6 to 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and drain fat, if desired. Stir in soup, milk, sour cream, salt, and black pepper. Stir in corn, bacon, and 1/2 cup of the cheese.
  • Sprinkle top evenly with remaining 1 cup cheese and arrange tots in concentric circles over cheese layer (there will be about 1 1/2 cups tots leftover; reserve for another use).
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown and beef mixture is bubbly, about 35 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with parsley and serve hot.

    • Nutrition

    730 cal.

    • Total Fat: 46g
    • Saturated Fat: 18g
    • Cholesterol: 129mg
    • Sodium: 1355mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 44g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 38g
    • Vitamin C: 38mg
    • Calcium: 393mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 909mg

    Categories

    Beef recipes
    Cheese recipes
    Potatoes recipes
    Bean recipes
    Corn recipes