Cowboy Casserole Tater Tots (Print Version)
Cheddar, tater tots, and bacon combine for a comforting baked dish packed with savory flavor.
# Ingredients:
→ Meat & Dairy
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225 grams ground beef (85/15 lean)
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120 grams sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (divided)
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80 millilitres whole milk
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60 millilitres sour cream
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120 grams cooked bacon, crumbled
→ Vegetables & Frozen
06 -
160 grams corn kernels
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900 grams frozen tater tots
→ Condiments & Seasoning
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160 grams condensed cream of mushroom soup
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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0.5 teaspoon black pepper
# Steps:
01 -
Preheat oven to 190°C and lightly grease a 23x33 centimetre baking dish.
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In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef, breaking up with a spatula, until evenly browned and no pink remains.
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Add corn kernels, condensed cream of mushroom soup, half the shredded cheddar cheese, milk, sour cream, onion powder, black pepper, and crumbled bacon to the skillet. Stir thoroughly until homogeneous.
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Spread the beef mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Top with the remaining cheddar cheese. Arrange frozen tater tots in a single, even layer across the surface.
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Transfer dish to the oven and bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes until tater tots are golden brown and crisp.
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Remove from oven. Sprinkle remaining cheese over hot tater tots and return dish to oven for an additional 5 minutes until cheese is melted.
# Notes:
01 -
Let rest for five minutes before serving to allow filling to set and flavours to meld.