Cheesy Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole
🍽️ Servings: 6–8
⏱️ Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 35–40 mins
✅ Ingredients:
1 lb (450g) ground beef
6 slices bacon, chopped
1 small onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Salt & pepper, to taste
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom or cream of cheddar soup
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tbsp yellow mustard
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup sour cream (optional for extra creaminess)
1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
Chopped green onions or pickles, for garnish (optional)
👨🍳 Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
In the same skillet, cook the ground beef and onions until browned, breaking up the meat with a spoon. Drain excess fat if needed.
Add garlic, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, mustard, salt, and pepper to the beef. Stir in the cream soup and sour cream (if using). Mix well and remove from heat.
Stir in half of the shredded cheese and most of the cooked bacon (reserve some for topping).
Assemble the casserole:
Pour the beef mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
Top with an even layer of frozen tater tots.
Sprinkle the remaining cheese and reserved bacon on top.
Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes or until the tots are golden and the cheese is bubbly.
Optional garnish: Sprinkle chopped green onions, pickles, or a drizzle of burger sauce before serving.
📝 Tips:
Want it spicy? Add chopped jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the meat mixture.
For a deluxe version, layer with sautéed mushrooms or swap cheddar for pepper jack cheese.
Leftovers reheat beautifully the next day!
Let me know if you want a printable version or a twist on this recipe like a “Big Mac” style version! 🍔🔥