Tater tots casserole –Are you ready to round up some serious deliciousness? Let’s trot on over to a crowd-pleasing dish that’s as comforting as a warm hug from your grandma — the Cowboy Tater Tot Casserole! It’s like a party in your mouth where tater tots are the VIP guests! So, saddle up because we’re about to cook up some magic in the kitchen!
Behold the Cowboy Casserole!
Just look at this beauty! This dish is layered with all things that make your heart sing and your taste buds do the two-step. Are you drooling yet?
Let’s Gather Our Ingredients
Before we get started, let’s lasso up our ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 pound ground beef (or turkey for the leaner cowpoke)
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (10.5 oz) creamy mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar’s the name of the game)
- 2 bags tater tots (because we’re not skimping on fun here)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: diced onions, bell peppers, or jalapeños for some kick!
Let’s Cook Up a Storm!
Now that we have our ingredients in line, it’s time to get cookin’! Follow these simple steps to rustle up a dish that’ll have everyone saying, “Yeehaw!”
- Preheat your oven to a wild 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Don’t forget to season it with salt and pepper! If you’re feeling fancy, throw in some diced onions or bell peppers.
- Once the beef is cooked, stir in the mushrooms soup, milk, corn, and black beans. Mix everything together like it’s a barn dance!
- Spread the beef mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish and sprinkle half of the shredded cheese on top.
- Now comes the fun part – layer those glorious tater tots on top like a cowboy hat on a trusty steed.
- Top it all off with the remaining cheese and pop that bad boy in the oven.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy. Your kitchen will smell so good, you might just find a cowboy or two wandering in!
Once it’s out of the oven, let it rest for a few minutes (as if it went on a long cattle drive) before serving. Enjoy your Cowboy Tater Tot Casserole with some extra toppings like sour cream or green onions. Yummy, right? Now grab a fork and dig into this southwest wonder. Happy eating!