Cowboy Casserole

This is a super easy, delicious favorite that everyone in our family devours! I love that it only takes minutes to throw together and doubles easily. I often throw it together the night before a busy day or freeze a second one.

 

 

Cowboy Casserole

 
1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (or 1cup frozen) corn
1 can cream of mushroom soup
2 c. shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 c. milk
1/4 c. sour cream
1 1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 bag (30 oz.) Tater Tots
    ** I usually use hash browns, and have even used diced potatoes pre-boiled for 8
       minutes.

Cook beef, onion and garlic together till beef is browned. Add corn, soup, 1 1/2 cups cheese, milk, sour cream and seasonings. In casserole dish layer 1/3 of the tots, all the beef mixture, remaining 2/3 of tots and top with 1/2 cup of cheese. Bake at 375 uncovered for 25 minutes.