For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce to the beef mixture. Feel free to substitute other vegetables like diced zucchini, mushrooms, or green beans. If you don't have a cast-iron skillet, a large oven-safe skillet or baking dish will work just as well. For a vegetarian version, replace the beef and sausage with plant-based alternatives or additional vegetables.
Cowboy Casserole
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PREP TIME0 mins
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COOK TIME55 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 15 mins
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS142
Saddle up for a taste of the Wild West with this hearty and comforting casserole! A creamy, savory filling loaded with beef, sausage, and vegetables is topped with crispy golden tater tots for a dish that's both satisfying and fun.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate44 g
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Cholesterol129 mg
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Fiber4 g
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Protein38 g
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Saturated Fat18 g
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Sodium1355 mg
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Sugar6 g
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Fat46 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
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01 Step
Recipe View Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) with a rack in the center position. (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View 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. (10 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View 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. (25 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View 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). (5 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View 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. (40 minutes)
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Frederick Stanton
Jun 13, 2025This recipe was a huge hit with my family! The tater tot topping was perfectly crispy, and the filling was so flavorful.
Justyn Rogahn
May 30, 2025My kids loved this! A great way to get them to eat their vegetables.
Minerva Hauck
Dec 31, 2024I added a can of diced tomatoes to the beef mixture for extra moisture and flavor. It turned out great!
Jane Crist
Jan 5, 2024Easy to follow and delicious! I will definitely be making this again.