Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole
Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole is the ultimate comfort food for busy days! Just toss everything in and let your slow cooker do the work. With seasoned beef, tender potatoes, sweet corn, a creamy sauce, and plenty of melted cheese, you’ll have a hearty, cozy meal that the whole family will love.
Equipment
- Slow cooker
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef browned and drained
- 15 oz corn, drained 1 can
- 10.5 oz cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup 1 can
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese mild or medium
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 20 oz frozen tater tots 1 bag
Instructions
- Spray a 6-quart slow cooker insert with nonstick spray.
- Add browned ground beef, corn, soup, sour cream, cheese, onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Spread the frozen tater tots in a single layer across the top.
- Cover and cook on Low for 4–5 hours or High for 2–3 hours, until hot and bubbly. Tater tots should be soft but cooked through.
- If desired, transfer to a baking dish and broil the top for 2–3 minutes to lightly brown the tater tots before serving.
Notes
Serving Tips
• Serve with a simple green salad or steamed veggies for balance.
• Kid-friendly dinner that reheats well the next day. • Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
• Reheat: Microwave or warm in the oven until heated through.
• Freeze: Freeze before or after cooking, but add tater tots fresh if freezing uncooked.
• Serve with a simple green salad or steamed veggies for balance.
• Kid-friendly dinner that reheats well the next day. • Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
• Reheat: Microwave or warm in the oven until heated through.
• Freeze: Freeze before or after cooking, but add tater tots fresh if freezing uncooked.