Creamy and Cheesy Cowboy Casserole Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
38 minutes
Servings:
8 Servings
Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chiles
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder, divided
  • 1 (10 ½-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 (32-ounce) bag frozen tater tots
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 F.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the chopped onion and chopped bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  4. Add the ground beef. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the ground beef is cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in the chiles, corn, 1 teaspoon chili powder, cream of mushroom soup, milk, and salt.
  6. Transfer the mixture to a 13x9-inch baking dish.
  7. Sprinkle the cheese over the top.
  8. In a small bowl, combine the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil with the smoked paprika, garlic powder, dried oregano, and remaining 1 teaspoon chili powder.
  9. Transfer the frozen tater tots to a large bowl, and pour the seasoned oil over the top. Toss to combine.
  10. Arrange the tater tots in even rows over the top of the cheese.
  11. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melty and the tater tots are golden brown.
  12. Sprinkle chives over the top, if desired, and serve.