Cowboy Casserole

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This hearty cowboy casserole is comfort food at its best with a creamy filling and crispy tots.

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Julia Levy
Julia Levy
Julia Levy
Julia Levy is an experienced cook with a demonstrated history of working in the publishing industry. She is skilled in catering, food & beverage, event planning, and menu development. She tests and develops recipes in the DotDash Meredith Test Kitchen for Southern Living.
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Cowboy Casserole cooked until golden-brown and garnished with extra bacon and green onion
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Cook Time:
55 mins
Active Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 2 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped

  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion

  • 1 cup chopped red bell pepper

  • 1 pound ground sirloin

  • 8 ounces hot pork country sausage (such as Jimmy Dean)

  • 2 teaspoons chopped garlic

  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup (such as Campbell's®)

  • ½ cup whole milk

  • ¼ cup sour cream

  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels

  • 1 ½ cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, divided

  • 1 (32 ounce) package frozen tater tots

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) with a rack in the center position.

  2. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium. Add bacon and cook, stirring often, until browned and crisp, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon, reserving 2 tablespoons of the drippings.

    Bacon pieces browning in a skillet.

    Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

  3. Add onion and bell pepper to drippings in skillet; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high and add ground beef and sausage. Cook, stirring, until beef is crumbly, browned, and no longer pink, 6 to 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and drain fat, if desired. Stir in soup, milk, sour cream, salt, and black pepper. Stir in corn, bacon, and 1/2 cup of the cheese.

    cream of mushroom soup, green beans, and corn added to veggie and meat mixture.

    Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

  4. Sprinkle top evenly with remaining 1 cup cheese and arrange tots in concentric circles over cheese layer (there will be about 1 1/2 cups tots leftover; reserve for another use).

    creamy meat and veggie mixture topped with a layer of tater tots.

    Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown and beef mixture is bubbly, about 35 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with parsley and serve hot.

    overhead view of a cowboy casserole in a skillet, with a serving on a plate to the side
    Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

730 Calories
46g Fat
44g Carbs
38g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 730
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 46g 59%
Saturated Fat 18g 89%
Cholesterol 129mg 43%
Sodium 1355mg 59%
Total Carbohydrate 44g 16%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 38g 76%
Vitamin C 38mg 42%
Calcium 393mg 30%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 909mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.