Description
Looking for the best cowboy casserole with tater tots? This easy recipe is cheesy, quick, and packed with flavor! A perfect dinner idea for busy nights, casual gatherings, or meal prep. This simple and hearty dish is one of the best comfort food ideas freezer-friendly and full of satisfying texture and taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 bag frozen tater tots
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cook ground beef in a skillet until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add diced onion and garlic, cooking until soft and fragrant.
- Stir in cream of mushroom soup and sour cream until smooth.
- Mix in half of the shredded cheese, season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer mixture to a 9×13 baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top with tater tots in a single layer and sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Cool slightly, garnish with green onions, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use a blend of cheeses for more flavor.
- Add corn or green beans for extra vegetables.
- Substitute cream of chicken soup if needed.
- Precook tater tots slightly for an extra crispy finish.
- Can be made ahead and refrigerated or frozen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 generous scoop
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg