Loaded Cowboy Cheeseburger Casserole Recipe | Easy, Cheesy Comfort Food
This hearty, bold casserole combines all the flavors of a cowboy-style cheeseburger—ground beef, bacon, cheese, and crispy fried onions—into one easy, crowd-pleasing dish. Perfect for weeknight dinners or game day meals!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 6 strips cooked bacon crumbled
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 can 10.5 oz condensed cheddar cheese soup
- ½ cup milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups frozen or cooked tater tots
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup crispy fried onions for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Brown ground beef with chopped onion; drain excess fat.
- Stir in bacon, cheese soup, milk, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Fold in 1 cup cheese and tater tots.
- Spread into a greased 9x13" baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheese and bake for 25 minutes.
- Sprinkle with crispy fried onions and bake 5 more minutes until golden and bubbly.
Notes
Add diced jalapeños or BBQ sauce for a spicy, smoky twist.
Substitute tater tots with cooked pasta or hash browns.
Great for meal prep—just reheat and enjoy!
Substitute tater tots with cooked pasta or hash browns.
Great for meal prep—just reheat and enjoy!