Cowboy Casserole Tater Tots (Print-Friendly Version)
Ground beef, bacon, and tater tots bake together with creamy cheddar for a comforting family meal.
# Ingredients List:
→ Main Ingredients
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225 grams ground beef (85% lean, 15% fat)
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170 grams sweet corn kernels
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150 grams condensed cream of mushroom soup
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115 grams cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
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80 millilitres whole milk
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60 grams sour cream
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
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60 grams cooked bacon, crumbled
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900 grams frozen tater tots
# How to Make It:
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Set oven temperature to 190°C.
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Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking apart with a spatula, until browned and fully cooked.
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Stir corn, condensed cream of mushroom soup, 60 grams cheddar cheese, milk, sour cream, onion powder, black pepper, and crumbled bacon into the cooked beef. Mix until evenly combined.
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Transfer beef mixture into a 23x33 cm baking dish. Spread mixture evenly. Arrange remaining cheddar cheese over the top, then line the surface with tater tots in a single layer.
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Place baking dish uncovered on middle oven rack and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until tater tots are crisp and golden.
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Remove casserole from oven, sprinkle remaining shredded cheddar cheese over the tater tots, and return to oven. Bake an additional 5 minutes until cheese is melted.
# Extra Tips:
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For extra flavour, substitute a portion of cheddar cheese with smoked cheese or add diced jalapeños to the filling.