COWBOY CASSEROLE

Get your cowboy hats on because this recipe will take you your taste buds on a ride! This Cowboy Casserole is a robust and comforting dish that uses flavors with flair. This dish combines lean ground beef, savory black beans, sweet corn, and crispy tater tots; all layered with a luscious cream of mushroom sauce. Baked to perfection, this casserole is all about rustic comfort. It offers a versatility of textures and tastes and promises to satisfy even the heartiest appetites.

INGREDIENTS:

6 cups tater tots, frozen
1-pound lean ground beef
1 small onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups canned sweet corn, drained and rinsed
2 cups canned black beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups canned cream of mushroom soup
½ cup whole milk
¼ cup sour cream
2 ½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded

HOW TO MAKE COWBOY CASSEROLE:

Step 1. Generously spray a 9×13 baking pan with cooking spray.

Step 2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, add ground beef, onions, garlic, crumble, and brown beef until it is no longer pink.

Step 3. Drain any excess grease.

Step 4. In a separate bowl, create a creamy sauce by mixing cream of sour cream, mushroom soup, and milk.

Step 5. Add this mixture to the skillet and stir to combine thoroughly.

Step 6. Add black beans and the sweet corn to the skillet and stir to ensure a well-blended mixture.

Step 7. Arrange a layer of frozen Tater Tots at the base of the prepared baking dish.

Step 8. Add half of the meat and veggie mixture over the Tater Tots and sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese over this layer.

Step 9. Repeat the layering process, starting with another round of Tater Tots, followed by the remaining meat and veggie mixture, and finish with the rest of the shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 10. Place the baking pan in the preheated oven at 350°F and bake uncovered for 35 minutes, or until the casserole is golden and bubbly.

Step 11. Once ready, remove from oven and allow the Cowboy Casserole to sit for five minutes, then serve.

Yield: 4

COWBOY CASSEROLE

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Get your cowboy hats on because this recipe will take you your taste buds on a ride! This Cowboy
Casserole is a robust and comforting dish that uses flavors with flair.

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes

Total Time 55 minutes

Ingredients

• 6 cups tater tots, frozen
• 1-pound lean ground beef
• 1 small onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups canned sweet corn, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups canned cream of mushroom soup
• ½ cup whole milk
• ¼ cup sour cream
• 2 ½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions

1. Generously spray a 9x13 baking pan with cooking spray.
2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, add ground beef, onions, garlic, crumble, and brown beef
until it is no longer pink.
3. Drain any excess grease.
4. In a separate bowl, create a creamy sauce by mixing cream of sour cream, mushroom soup, and
milk.
5. Add this mixture to the skillet and stir to combine thoroughly.
6. Add black beans and the sweet corn to the skillet and stir to ensure a well-blended mixture.
7. Arrange a layer of frozen Tater Tots at the base of the prepared baking dish.
8. Add half of the meat and veggie mixture over the Tater Tots and sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese over this layer.
9. Repeat the layering process, starting with another round of Tater Tots, followed by the remaining meat and veggie mixture, and finish with the rest of the shredded cheddar cheese.
10. Place the baking pan in the preheated oven at 350°F and bake uncovered for 35 minutes, or until the casserole is golden and bubbly.
11. Once ready, remove from oven and allow the Cowboy Casserole to sit for five minutes, then serve.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

4
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 550Total Fat: 32gCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 26 g