Description
Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, packed with ground beef, crispy bacon, melted cheese, and crunchy tater tots. This easy, family-friendly dinner comes together quickly and delivers bold burger flavor in every cheesy bite. Try it tonight for a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
2 lbs lean ground beef
1 cup finely chopped yellow onion
1 cup real bacon bits
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup yellow mustard
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black 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
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high and brown the ground beef with the chopped onion, crumbling the meat as it cooks.
- Once browned, drain any excess grease and return the skillet to the heat.
- Blend in the bacon bits, mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Stir thoroughly to combine.
- Transfer the beef mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it into an even layer.
- Sprinkle 2 cups of shredded cheese evenly over the beef.
- Lay the tater tots in a single, uniform layer over the cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 35 minutes.
- Take the dish out of the oven, add the remaining shredded cheese and bacon bits on top.
- Return it to the oven for 6–8 minutes, or until the top is bubbly and golden.
- Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Assemble ahead and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
For crispier tater tots, broil for the last 2 minutes.
Add diced pickles or tomatoes for extra flavor.
Substitute ground turkey or use vegan alternatives if preferred.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes + Time (Resting/Chill): 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 43 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1120mg
- Fat: 39g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg