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Cowboy Casserole
Cowboy casserole is a hearty one-pan meal that's ready in under an hour! It's loaded with ground beef, corn, spinach, and topped with tater tots and cheese.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 55 min⏳ Prep: 20 min👤 Erin Merhar📖 thepioneerwoman
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●oven
- ●skillet
- ●wooden spoon
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat the oven to 375˚F. Remove the tater tots from the freezer to let them thaw slightly while you prepare the filling.
tater tots1 (32-oz.) bag
2
Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until golden brown and extra crispy, 6 to ⏱️ 8 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the grease in the skillet.
3
Add the onion to the skillet with the grease and cook until slightly softened, about ⏱️ 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook ⏱️ 1 minute more. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until no pink pieces remain, 6 to ⏱️ 8 minutes. Drain off the excess fat, if you like. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the soup, milk, salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper; mix until smooth. Fold in the spinach to wilt slightly. Stir in the corn.
garlic, chopped2 cloves
4
Sprinkle the cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole. Place the tater tots on top in a single layer, arranging them in concentric circles (or just toss them on and push them very close together). Sprinkle the top with the parmesan cheese and the additional 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
tater tots1 (32-oz.) bag
5
Bake until he tater tots are golden, 30 to ⏱️ 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and crumble the cooked bacon over top. Let rest ⏱️ 5 minutes. Top with chopped chives or scallions and serve.
tater tots1 (32-oz.) bagChopped chives or scallions, for topping
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