Colorado Cowboy Casserole
Cowboy Casseroles have a long history and many varieties. I added a little spice to mine since I like my food with a little kick. It’s a nice alternative to the standard casserole.
Nutritional Information (Per serving):
calories
714Cal
fat
38g
satur. fat
15g
cholesterol
120mg
sodium
1675mg
carbs
56g
fiber
6g
sugar
9g
protein
37g
Ingredients
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 (10.5 oz.) can cream of mushroom soup
1½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
⅓ cup milk, any kind
1 (4 oz.) can mild green chilies, undrained
1 (15.25 oz.) can corn, drained
½ onion, chopped
1 tsp garlic powder (or 2 cloves, chopped fine)
½ tsp sea salt
½ tsp black pepper, ground
1 tsp chili powder
2½ cups (give or take) of tater tots, frozen
Directions
Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
In a non-stick skillet, brown ground meat, drain.
Add onions, garlic, salt, pepper, and chili powder and heat through. Remove from the stove.
Add cream of mushroom soup, milk, drained corn, undrained chilis, and ½ cup cheese to browned ground beef. Mix well.
Put into the greased casserole dish. Sprinkle with another ½ cup shredded cheese.
Top with tater tots (you may use more or less of the 2½ cups, depending on the shape of your dish.) Sprinkle final ½ cup of cheese on top.
Bake for 30 minutes at 375°F until lightly brown and bubbly. Let rest for 5 minutes and serve.
Category: entrée