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Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole Recipe

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  • Author: Hannah
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 43 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 3 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Casserole
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole is a hearty, comforting dish that combines savory ground beef, crispy bacon bits, melty cheese, and golden tater tots baked to perfection. Perfect for family dinners, the casserole layers flavorful seasoned beef with creamy mayo, ketchup, and mustard, topped with a blend of mozzarella and cheddar cheeses and finished with a crispy tater tot crust.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs lean ground beef
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1 cup real bacon bits
  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup mustard
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend
  • 24 oz frozen tater tots

Topping

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend
  • 1/4 cup real bacon bits

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F to prepare for baking the casserole later.
  2. Cook Ground Beef and Onions: In a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, add a dab of margarine or butter. Add the ground beef and diced yellow onions. Crumble the beef as it cooks until fully browned and the onions are softened.
  3. Drain Excess Grease: Remove the pan from heat and carefully drain out any excess grease to prevent a greasy casserole.
  4. Add Seasonings and Sauces: To the cooked beef mixture, add bacon bits, mayo, ketchup, mustard, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Stir well until everything is fully combined and evenly mixed.
  5. Assemble Casserole Base: Transfer the beef mixture into a greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend evenly over the meat layer.
  6. Add Tater Tot Layer: Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer on top of the cheese to create a crispy topping once baked.
  7. Bake Initial Layer: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes, allowing the tater tots to cook through and begin to crisp up.
  8. Add Final Toppings: Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese and 1/4 cup bacon bits on top of the tater tots.
  9. Bake to Finish: Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 6-8 minutes, or until the cheese on top is completely melted and just starting to brown.
  10. Rest and Serve: Remove from oven and let the casserole sit for a few minutes to allow it to set. Scoop out portions and serve warm. Enjoy your comforting bacon cheeseburger tater tot casserole!

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, you can broil the casserole for 1-2 minutes after baking, watching closely to avoid burning.
  • Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and make the dish less oily.
  • Frozen tater tots don’t need to be thawed before baking; bake them straight from the freezer for best texture.
  • Feel free to add other mix-ins like diced pickles or jalapeños to customize the flavor.
  • Letting the casserole rest after baking helps it set and makes it easier to serve.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (approx. 1.5 cups)
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 750mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0.3g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

Find it online: https://cookesrecipes.com/bacon-cheeseburger-tater-tot-casserole-recipe/