TATER TOT COWBOY CASSEROLE RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Remove the tater tots from the freezer to let them thaw slightly while you prepare the filling. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until golden brown and extra crispy, 6-8 minutes. Remove to a paper towel lined plate and leave the grease in the skillet. Set all of the bacon aside for topping later. 
• Add the onion to the skillet and cook until slightly softened, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 more minute. Add the ground beef and break into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Cook the meat until no pink pieces remain, 6-8 minutes. Drain off excess fat or liquid, if you like. Remove skillet from the heat. Stir in the soup, milk, salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper and mix until smooth. Fold in the spinach to wilt slightly, then the corn.
• Sprinkle the cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole. Place the tater tots on top in a single layer, arranging them in concentric circles (or just toss them on and push them very close together.) Sprinkle the top with parmesan cheese and the additional 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. 
• Bake 30-35 minutes until the tater tots are golden. Remove from the oven and crumble the cooked bacon over top. Let rest 5 minutes. Top with chopped chives or scallions and serve.  

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Spray an 8-inch or 9-inch baking pan with high-quality cooking spray and set it aside.
• Brown your ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. If there is any excess fat, drain it in a colander.
• Add the onions to the beef in the skillet and sauté for 4-5 minutes, just until they’re translucent.
• Add the garlic to the skillet and cook for about one minute, stirring frequently.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Stir in Worcestershire sauce.
• Pour or spoon the ground beef mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Spread it out evenly.
• Top the ground beef mixture with the condensed cream of mushroom soup and spread it evenly. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
• Top the cream of mushroom soup layer with the canned green beans. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
• Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese liberally over the mushroom soup layer.
• Layer the frozen tater tots on top of the cheddar cheese layer. Be sure to line them up evenly so that you have crispy tots.
• Bake for 35-40 minutes or just until the tater tots are a beautiful golden brown and the cheddar cheese is fully melted.
• Serve and enjoy this hot dish.