Description
Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole is a fun and hearty dish that combines the best flavors of a classic cheeseburger with crispy tater tots. This easy-to-prepare casserole features layers of savory ground beef, smoky bacon, gooey cheddar cheese, and crunchy tater tots, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or game day celebrations. With minimal effort and maximum flavor, this dish is sure to impress your guests and satisfy even the pickiest eaters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 32 ounces frozen tater tots
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup diced pickles
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons mustard
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving some grease in the pan.
- Add the chopped onion and ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned and onions are translucent.
- Stir in ketchup, mustard, diced pickles, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- In a greased baking dish, layer half of the beef mixture followed by half of the cheddar cheese. Top with an even layer of tater tots.
- Repeat layering with remaining beef mixture and cheese, finishing with another layer of tater tots.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg