This variation on the classic Tater Tot casserole is packed with cheddar, bacon, and ground beef. It's a satisfying one-dish meal that's both rich and cozy.
Here's how to prepare cowboy casserole, along with suggestions for adding your favorite vegetables and seasonings.
This recipe, a twist on classic Tater Tot casserole, is cooked in a skillet with bacon, vegetables, ground beef, cream of mushroom soup, shredded cheese, and potato tots.
It's a hearty comfort food recipe that serves as a full supper in one pan. There are various variations of the dish, but our recipe testers preferred this cowboy casserole recipe the most.
Bacon: Rendering the fat from two slices of diced bacon creates a delicious basis for sautéing the vegetables. Save the crispy bacon to top the dish.
Onion, bell pepper, garlic, and corn provide flavor and texture to the completed dish.
Choose one pound of lean ground beef for this recipe. Sausage: Our Test Kitchen liked a taste mix of ground beef and pig sausage.
Cream of mushroom soup, milk, and sour cream lend a creamy, saucy flavor to the finished dish. You will need 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheese. Some will go into the filling, while the remainder will be used on top.