🤠🥔🧅 Cowboy Casserole ✨

A rustic, hearty casserole loaded with seasoned beef, tender potatoes, sweet corn, and smoky spices—finished with melty cheese for true cowboy comfort.

Ingredients 🛒

• 2 lbs ground beef (80/20 blend)
• 3 lbs potatoes (russet or Yukon gold), cubed
• 1 large onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cans corn (15 oz each), drained
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika (essential!)
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• 2 tbsp butter (for pan)
• 1 cup beef broth

Instructions 👩‍🍳

1. Prep potatoes: Boil cubed potatoes in salted water until just tender. Drain and set aside.
2. Brown beef: In a large skillet, cook ground beef until browned. Add onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
3. Season: Stir in salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne. Mix well.
4. Layer casserole: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter. Spread half the potatoes, then half the beef mixture, half the corn, and half the cheese. Repeat layers.
5. Add broth: Pour beef broth evenly over the casserole to keep it moist.
6. Bake: Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle extra cheese, and bake another 10 minutes until golden and bubbly.
7. Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy hot.

Tips 🌟

• Hailee’s Tip: Don’t skip smoked paprika—it’s the cowboy flavor secret.
• Extra indulgence: Add crispy bacon bits or jalapeños.
• Variation: Swap corn for black beans for a Tex-Mex twist.

Details

• Prep Time: 25 minutes
• Cook Time: 40 minutes
• Total Time: ~1 hour 5 minutes
• Servings: 8

Caption & Engagement

Caption: “Cowboy Casserole—smoky, cheesy, and hearty 🤠🥔🧅✨”

• Comment prompt: “Would you add bacon or keep it classic?”
• Rotating closers: “Save for your next comfort dinner.” • “Tag a friend who loves cowboy-style food.” • “Simple layers, bold flavor.”