Here are 4 tasty cowboy recipes straight from the American West!
Ingredients
1. Tater Tot Casserole
32 ounces tater tots
1 pound ground beef
½ medium yellow onion, diced
10 ounces Rotel tomatoes, not drained
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup sour cream
10.5 ounces condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
15.25 ounces whole kernel corn, drained
1½ cups Colby and Monterey Jack cheese shredded, divided
1 tablespoon chives, chopped
2. Pasta Salad 🥗
Macaroni Salad
🥗16 ounces elbow macaroni
🥗2 tablespoons vegetable oil
🥗1 pound lean ground beef
🥗⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
🥗1 pound smoked bacon, cooked and crumbled
🥗15.25 ounces whole kernel sweet corn, drained
🥗15.25 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
🥗2¼ cups halved cherry tomatoes
🥗½ cup thinly sliced green onion
🥗2 cups finely shredded cheddar cheese
Dressing
🥗1 cup mayonnaise, your favorite brand
🥗2 tablespoons barbecue sauce, your favorite brand
🥗2 tablespoons lime juice
🥗1½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
🥗1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
🥗2 teaspoons sriracha sauce
🥗½ teaspoon kosher salt
🥗½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
3. Sliders
Cowboy Butter
½ cup salted butter, sliced into pats
1 tablespoon Honey Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh chopped chives
1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon ground chipotle powder
Sliders
12 King Hawaiian Rolls
1 pound ground beef,
½ cup finely chopped sweet yellow onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons hamburger seasoning,
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 ½ cups freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese
8 slices smoked bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
1 cup french fried onions
1 medium-sized jalapeno, seeded and sliced into 12 rings
4. Cookies 🍪
🍪2 cups all-purpose flour
🍪1 tablespoon cornstarch
🍪1 teaspoon baking soda
🍪½ teaspoon salt
🍪¼ teaspoon cinnamon
🍪¾ cup brown sugar
🍪¼ cup granulated sugar
🍪1 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
🍪1 whole egg, room temperature
🍪1 egg yolk, room temperature
🍪1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
🍪1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
🍪¾ cup quick-cooking oats
🍪¾ cup pecans, roughly chopped
🍪½ cup sweetened shredded coconut