Cowboy Casserole Tots (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Meat & Dairy
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225 grams ground beef (85/15 fat)
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60 millilitres sour cream
03 -
80 millilitres whole milk
04 -
120 grams cooked bacon, crumbled
05 -
120 grams shredded cheddar (sharp, set some aside)
→ Vegetables & Frozen
06 -
160 grams corn kernels
07 -
900 grams frozen tater tots
→ Condiments & Seasoning
08 -
160 grams condensed mushroom soup
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
# Instructions:
01 -
Set the oven to 190°C and grease a 23x33 centimetre pan with some butter or oil so food won’t stick.
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Warm up a large skillet on medium and toss in the beef. Break it apart with a spatula and cook until it’s browned all through.
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In the skillet, add the milk, corn, part of the cheddar, condensed soup, pepper, bacon, sour cream, and onion powder. Mix until smooth and blended.
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Spread the beef mixture evenly in the pan. Sprinkle the set-aside cheese on top, then arrange a single layer of frozen tater tots to completely cover it.
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Place the pan uncovered in the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the tater tots are crunchy and golden.
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Take it out and sprinkle the last bit of cheese over the baked tater tots. Leave it in the oven for another 5 minutes until the cheese melts perfectly.
# Notes:
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Before serving, let it rest for about 5 minutes. This way, everything firms up and the flavors come together.