Cowboy Casserole Ground Beef Tots (Print-Friendly Version)
Ground beef, cheese, corn, and bacon baked under golden tater tots for a satisfying dinner.
# What You’ll Need to Make This:
→ Main Components
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225 grams ground beef (85% lean, 15% fat)
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240 grams canned corn, drained
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160 grams condensed cream of mushroom soup
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110 grams cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
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80 millilitres whole milk
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60 millilitres 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 Prepare:
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Set oven to 190°C and allow to fully preheat.
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In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until thoroughly browned, breaking up any clumps with a spoon.
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Add corn, condensed cream of mushroom soup, half the shredded cheddar cheese (55 grams), milk, sour cream, onion powder, black pepper, and crumbled bacon to the cooked beef. Stir thoroughly to combine.
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Transfer beef mixture evenly into a 23x33 cm baking dish. Cover the mixture with a layer of the remaining shredded cheddar cheese. Arrange the tater tots in a single layer atop the cheese.
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Bake uncovered in preheated oven for 40–45 minutes, or until tater tots are golden and crisp.
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Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the tater tots. Return to oven and bake an additional 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
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Allow to cool slightly, then portion and serve hot.
# Extra Tips:
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For a smokier flavour, substitute smoked cheddar or add a dash of smoked paprika before baking.