COWBOY CASSEROLE

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 40 mins | Total Time: 50 mins | Yield: 8 servings

I always serve this on weekends when everyone is around. My kids love it! Just look at the ingredients and you will have a solid idea of how this is going to taste. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

½ lb ground beef, (85/15)

1 c corn

2/3 c Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup

1 c cheddar cheese, shredded and divided

1/3 c whole milk

1/4 c sour cream

1 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/2 c bacon, cooked and crumbled

32 oz tater tots

Directions:

Step 1: Prepare the oven and preheat to 190 degrees C or 375 degrees F.

Step 2: Place a large skillet on the stove and turn the heat to medium.

Step 3: Add in the beef and cook until brown.

Step 4: Add the cream of mushroom soup, corn, milk, sour cream, 1/2 cup of cheese, bacon, onion powder, and pepper. Stir until well combined.

Step 5: Arrange the beef mixture on the bottom of a 9×13-inch pan.

Step 6: Add a layer of cheese over the beef mixture and top it with tater tots.

Step 7: Place the pan inside the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until done. Make sure not to cover it.

Step 8: Remove from the oven and sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top.

Step 9: Put it back inside the oven and bake for 5 minutes more or until the cheese has melted completely.

Step 10: Remove from the oven and allow it to cool at room temperature.

Step 11: Serve and enjoy!

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