In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink
Stir in the soup, ½ cup of cheese, milk, sour cream, onion powder, and pepper. (and corn if you choose to make yours with corn)
Place ½ of the bag of tater tots in a greased baking dish.
Layer with beef mixture and remaining tater tots; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.
Recipe by Not Your Mom Blog | Texas Mom Blog, Writer, Student, Mother, Blogger, Lufkin, Houston at https://www.notyourmomblog.com/cowboy-casserole-recipe/