Pioneer Woman Cowboy Casserole Recipe
Pioneer Woman Cowboy Casserole Recipe is warm, filling and family friendly. It feels like comfort food. This dish is creamy and cheesy. It has beef, corn and crispy topping.
Ingredients
- Ground beef – 1½ pounds
- Onion – 1 medium chopped
- Garlic – 2 cloves minced
- Salt – 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper – ½ teaspoon
- Paprika – 1 teaspoon
- Cream of mushroom soup – 1 can 10.5 ounces
- Sour cream – ½ cup
- Whole corn – 1 can 15 ounces, drained
- Cheddar cheese – 2 cups shredded
- Frozen tater tots – 1 bag 32 ounces
- Olive oil – 1 tablespoon
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a baking dish to stop sticking.
Cook the Beef
- Heat oil in a skillet. Add beef and onion. Cook until beef browns fully.
Add Garlic and Seasoning
- Add garlic, salt, pepper and paprika. Stir well and cook one minute more.
Mix Creamy Ingredients
- Add soup and sour cream. Stir until smooth and creamy.
Add Corn
- Stir in drained corn. Mix gently to spread evenly.
Add Cheese
- Add one cup cheese. Stir until melted and mixed well.
Transfer to Baking Dish
- Pour mixture into baking dish. Spread evenly with a spoon.
Add Tater Tots
- Arrange frozen tater tots on top in even rows.
Bake Covered
- Cover with foil. Bake for twenty minutes to heat through.
Uncover and Finish
- Remove foil. Sprinkle remaining cheese. Bake twenty more minutes until golden and bubbly.
Notes
- Use fresh ground beef
- Season beef well
- Drain excess grease
- Spread tater tots evenly
- Let casserole rest before serving