Description
Easy Cowboy Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, bringing together layers of savory ground beef, creamy mushroom soup, and crispy tater tots, all topped with melted cheddar cheese. This one-dish meal is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, allowing you to enjoy delicious flavors without spending hours in the kitchen. With only 45 minutes from start to finish, this hearty casserole is customizable to suit your family’s tastes—add extra veggies or swap proteins as desired! Serve it with a side salad or crusty bread for a complete meal that will satisfy even the pickiest eaters. Get ready to impress your loved ones with this easy-to-make dish that’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
- 3 cups frozen tater tots
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 diced onion
- 1 diced bell pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned; drain excess grease.
- Sauté diced onions and bell peppers until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Mix cooked beef, cream of mushroom soup, and half the cheddar cheese in a bowl.
- Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish and layer tater tots on top.
- Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese over tater tots and bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg