Crockpot Cowboy Casserole

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A few months ago I found a recipe for Cowboy Casserole on Moscato Mom and I made it for my family. They absolutely loved it. So, when I was looking for meals that could go from the freezer to the crockpot, I decided to focus on ones we already loved. With a few tweaks that better fit our family's needs and the transition from freezer to crockpot cooking, I cam up with a process that turned this family favorite into a slow cooker hit! This meal does not photograph well, but I promise you it tastes amazing.

Ingredients:

2 lbs. ground beef or turkey
1 onion chopped
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 can of sweet corn
1 can cream of chicken soup
2 cups 2% shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup skim milk
1/2 cup fat free sour cream
1 large bag frozen tater tots

Step 1: Brown meat in a pan with the onions and garlic powder.

Step 2: Mix all remaining ingredients besides the tater tots and place them in a freezer bag.

Step 3: Let the meat mixture cool completely and then place in the freezer bag as well.

Step 4: Freeze the meal and remove to defrost the night before serving.

Step 5: Line the bottom of your crockpot with the tater tots and pour the contents of the freezer bag over them. Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6. You can add some fresh cheddar cheese to the top the last 30 minutes of cooking if you like. Serve with salad.

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Kathleen

Kathleen is a homeschooling mom of four boys with a serious case of the Wanderlust bug. Her love of travel extends to her children, and has resulted in the family visiting 48 states to date, and traveling nearly a third of the year. She is the owner of LifeWith4Boys.com where you will find information on Family Travel, recipes, reviews, lifestyle and more.