Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole, where crispy tater tots meet savory ground beef and gooey cheese. Each bite offers a delightful crunch followed by a rich, meaty flavor, perfectly balanced with the smoky essence of bacon.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Casserole:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup diced onion
- 4 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until the beef is browned and the onion is translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Drain excess fat and stir in the crumbled bacon, cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well and let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- In a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, spread the beef mixture evenly on the bottom.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese over the beef mixture.
- Top with an even layer of frozen tater tots.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For a healthier option, substitute ground turkey for ground beef.
- Feel free to add your favorite toppings like pickles or tomatoes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the casserole
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
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