{ Cooking Thursday - Cowboy Casserole }

 

Hi friends, welcome back to another Cooking Thursday.  

I know I haven't shared one in a few weeks, just been so busy.  But I thought I would get back on it, and bring you another quick and easy recipe that is filling and your family is sure to enjoy it.  

 

 

 

Cowboy Casserole

 

 

Ingredients 

 

32 ounces Tater Tots 

1 pound ground beef 

1 cup onions and peppers mix from the frozen section 

10 ounces Ro*Tel tomatoes 

2 cups corn kernels 

10.5 ounces cream of mushroom soup undiluted 

2 cups Cheddar shredded 

1 cup sour cream

 

 

Instructions 

 

Place Tater Tots in a greased pan and put them in a 425F oven for about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside. Add the ground beef and onions & peppers mix to a skillet. Cook until the meat is no longer pink. 

 

Add the Ro*Tel and simmer for 5 minutes to let the extra liquid evaporate. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream, cream of mushroom soup, corn, and ½ cup of cheese. Stir until blended. Spoon into the bottom of a greased 13x9 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with ¾ cup of the remaining cheese. 

 

Top with the Tater Tots, arranging them in a single layer. Cover with the remaining cheese. Cover the pan with aluminum foil. You can stop at this point and put the casserole in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Bake at 425F for 20 minutes. Remove aluminum foil. Bake 10 more minutes, or until the top is golden brown. 

 

Serve hot.