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Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole Recipe

Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole Recipe

  • Author: Time of Recipes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

This Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole is the ultimate comfort food—crispy tater tots, juicy seasoned beef, smoky bacon, and gooey melted cheese all layered into one deliciously easy dinner. Perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or feeding a hungry crowd!

Ingredients

Scale

  • 1 lb ground beef

  • 1 small onion, diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tsp salt

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

  • 8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

  • 1 (32 oz) bag tater tots

  • ½ cup ketchup

  • ¼ cup yellow mustard

  • ¼ cup dill pickles, chopped

  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat to 425°F (220°C).

  2. Cook the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with diced onion and minced garlic until browned. Drain any excess fat.

  3. Season & Stir: Add salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Stir in ketchup, mustard, and chopped pickles until well combined.

  4. Layer the Base: Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Spread half of the frozen tater tots in an even layer.

  5. Add the Filling: Spoon the beef mixture evenly over the layer of tater tots.

  6. Top It Off: Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella cheese over the beef. Add the remaining tater tots on top. Finish with crumbled bacon.

  7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes or until the tater tots are golden and crispy.

  8. Garnish & Serve: Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.

Notes

  • Swap ground beef for ground turkey or chicken for a lighter twist.

  • Add jalapeños or hot sauce for a spicy kick.

  • Leftovers reheat well in the oven or air fryer to keep the tots crispy.

  • Great for meal prep—assemble ahead and bake when ready!

  • For extra cheesiness, mix cheese into the beef layer before baking.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
  • Calories: 540 kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 980mg
  • Fat: 34g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

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