Description
A hearty and delicious Cowboy Tater Tot Casserole featuring ground beef and crispy bacon, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 6 slices of bacon
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy, then remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, seasoning with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked beef, crumbled bacon, cream of mushroom soup, and milk.
- Spread the mixture evenly in a greased casserole dish.
- Top with frozen tater tots and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like peas or corn for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños or hot sauce to the beef mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg