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 1/2 lbs lean ground beef (90/10 or 85/15)
- 1 bag (28 to 32 oz) frozen crispy tater tots
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled (divided)
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded (divided)
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Brown beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and onions with garlic powder, salt, and pepper for 6-8 min until browned. Drain grease.
- Assemble base: Transfer beef to a 9×13 ceramic baking dish. Stir in ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and half of the crumbled bacon.
- Add cheese & tots: Scatter 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar over beef. Arrange frozen tater tots in neat rows across the top.
- Bake & serve: Bake uncovered at 400°F for 35-40 min until tots are golden and crisp. Top with remaining cheddar and bacon; bake 3-5 min until melted. Garnish with green onions and serve.
- 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