Cowboy Casserole

Cowboy Casserole

This hearty cowboy casserole is comfort food at its best with a creamy filling and crispy tots.

Cooking Time
55 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Calories
730 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) with a rack in the center position.
Step 2
Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium. Add bacon and cook, stirring often, until browned and crisp, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon, reserving 2 tablespoons of the drippings.
Step 3
Add onion and bell pepper to drippings in skillet; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high and add ground beef and sausage. Cook, stirring, until beef is crumbly, browned, and no longer pink, 6 to 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and drain fat, if desired. Stir in soup, milk, sour cream, salt, and black pepper. Stir in corn, bacon, and 1/2 cup of the cheese.
Step 4
Sprinkle top evenly with remaining 1 cup cheese and arrange tots in concentric circles over cheese layer (there will be about 1 1/2 cups tots leftover; reserve for another use).
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown and beef mixture is bubbly, about 35 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with parsley and serve hot.
Cowboy Casserole
Cowboy Casserole

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
  • 1 pound ground sirloin
  • 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 (32 ounce) package frozen tater tots
  • 2 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
  • 0.25 cup sour cream
  • 0.5 cup whole milk
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 ounces hot pork country sausage (such as Jimmy Dean)
  • 1.5 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup (such as Campbell's®)

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