Cowboy Casserole with tator tots

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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
1 1⁄2 pounds ground beef (I used 80/20) 1 medium onion chopped 3 cloves garlic chopped 1 can (15.25oz) whole kernel corn drained 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded 1⁄2 cup milk 4 tablespoons sour cream 1 bag (30 oz) frozen tater tots (I used Ore-Ida Crispy Crowns)
Directions
Before I got ready to make this casserole, I let the Crispy Crowns sit on the counter to defrost for an hour or so. The original recipe used still frozen tater tots, but I felt they wouldn't cook as well if they were still frozen solid.

In a large skillet cook the onion until tender and translucent. Add the chopped garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Add the beef and cook over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain the mixture and place into a large bowl and set aside.

In a small bowl combine the soup, milk and sour cream. Whisk until smooth. Add to hamburger mixture and stir to combine. Add corn and 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Gently mix to combine.

Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Layer half of the Crispy Crowns on the bottom, pour the hamburger mixture over the top and then layer with the other half of the Crispy Crowns. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and bake at 350 for 25 - 30 minutes, or until golden brown and crunchy.

Serving Size: 1/6

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JSUELLIS.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 513.2
  • Total Fat: 34.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 84.3 mg
  • Sodium: 1,176.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 28.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.9 g
  • Protein: 24.3 g

Member Reviews
  • AWADLEY
    I love this casserole. I spice mine up a lot and my husband and I love it. I cook jalepenos with the meat and use taco seasoning and chili powder. You have to make it your own. - 12/25/15
  • POSHSHOP
    This is terribly bland! I usually cook on the weekend and take my lunch to work Mon - Thur. I get to eat this all week. There has to be something missing in this recipe. Maybe some chili powder or cumin? It needs something and I think it's a good base to add your own flavors. - 1/27/19
  • KRKHIERA
    Followed the recipe exactly, was really rather bland and I won't be making it again. Can't figure out why others liked it? - 8/17/15
  • LISA21JANE
    delicious! My whole family loved it. - 12/17/12