Description
Enjoy the inviting aroma of Slow Cooker Cowboy Potato Casserole, a hearty and comforting dish perfect for gatherings and cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground Beef (Can substitute with ground turkey)
- 1 medium Yellow Onion (Can substitute with shallots)
- 2 cloves Garlic (Can use garlic powder)
- 32 oz Frozen Diced Potatoes
- 15 oz Whole Kernel Corn (canned) (Can use frozen or fresh corn)
- 10 oz Rotel Diced Tomatoes (Any diced tomatoes can be used)
- 10.5 oz Cream of Mushroom Soup (Can be homemade or replaced)
- 1 cup Beef Broth or Milk (Can use vegetable broth or non-dairy milk)
- 1 tbsp Dried Paprika
- 1 tbsp Parsley Flakes (Optional)
- 2 tbsp Chili Powder
- 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese (Can use gouda or pepper jack)
Instructions
- Begin by browning the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
- Sauté the chopped yellow onion until soft, then stir in minced garlic, dried paprika, and chili powder.
- In a large bowl, mix the browned beef with Rotel diced tomatoes, drained corn, cream of mushroom soup, and beef broth. Allow it to simmer for 5 minutes.
- Grease your slow cooker generously. Layer half of the frozen diced potatoes, followed by half of the meat mixture, and sprinkle one cup of cheddar cheese over the top.
- Repeat with the remaining frozen potatoes, meat mixture, and finish with cheese.
- Cover and set the slow cooker to LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours until potatoes are tender.
- Once done, let the casserole rest for 15-20 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley or crispy onions if desired.
Notes
- This dish is great for potlucks.
- Feel free to customize the cheese according to your taste.
- Can be made vegetarian by omitting meat and using vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 30 min
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker, Cowboy Potato, Casserole