Description
Looking for the best easy comfort food? This cowboy casserole with tater tots is quick, simple, and packed with hearty, cheesy flavors! Perfect for cozy family dinners, potlucks, or game day. Crispy tots and creamy beef make this dish irresistible. Save this easy recipe for your next comfort craving!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat; add onion and cook until soft.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Stir in cream of mushroom soup and sour cream; season with salt and pepper.
- Spread beef mixture in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese over beef layer.
- Top with tater tots in a single layer.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until tots are crispy and cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
- Add extra cheese on top for a cheesier finish.
- Use cream of chicken soup for a different flavor twist.
- Add cooked bacon bits for extra flavor and crunch.
- Assemble ahead and refrigerate until ready to bake.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American