Cowboy Casserole

Name: Cowboy Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean); 1 can (8-3/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained; 2/3 cup condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided; 1/3 cup 2% milk; 2 tablespoons sour cream; 3/4 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups frozen Tater Tots

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min.

Yield 2 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Cowboy casserole—made with ground beef, corn, cheese and Tater Tots—is a big, warm hug after a long day and is especially comforting when the weather turns cold.

Ingredients

1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 can (8-3/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
2/3 cup condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/3 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons sour cream
3/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups frozen Tater Tots

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Stir in the corn, soup, 1/4 cup cheese, milk, sour cream, onion powder and pepper.
Place 1 cup Tater Tots in a greased 3-cup baking dish. Layer with beef mixture and remaining 1 cup Tater Tots; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 714 calories, 38g fat (15g saturated fat), 120mg cholesterol, 1675mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 6g fiber), 37g protein.

This quick and creamy Tater Tot bake is great comfort food, especially on a cold night. —Donna Donhauser, Remsen, New York

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