Cowboy Casserole

Name: Cowboy Casserole
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 75 min
Ingredients: 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®); 0.5 cup whole milk; 0.25 cup sour cream; 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup frozen corn kernels; 1.5 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, divided; 1 (32 ounce) package frozen tater tots; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

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

By

Julia Levy

Published on February 5, 2023

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

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Cook Time:

55 mins

Active Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

6

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Ingredients

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

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

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

782	Calories
51g	Fat
54g	Carbs
36g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 782
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 51g	66%
Saturated Fat 18g	89%
Cholesterol 116mg	39%
Sodium 1652mg	72%
Total Carbohydrate 54g	19%
Dietary Fiber 5g	19%
Protein 36g
Potassium 651mg	14%

* 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.