Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole

Cheesy, crispy bacon cheeseburger tater tot casserole with seasoned ground beef, cheddar, and a golden ranch-seasoned tater tot topping.

By Manny Michael

50 minutes

Dinner

Ingredients

• 7 to 8 slices bacon, cut into small pieces
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 small onion, diced
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 can cheddar cheese soup
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 1 teaspoon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1/2 bag frozen tater tots, or enough to cover the top
• Cooking spray
• Ranch seasoning, to taste
• Diced dill pickles, optional for topping

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Cut the bacon into smaller pieces.
3. Add the bacon to a pan and cook until crispy.
4. Remove the bacon from the pan and transfer it to a plate.
5. Leave about 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the pan.
6. Add the ground beef to the pan.
7. Cook over medium-high heat, breaking it apart as it cooks.
8. Add the diced onion, salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
9. Continue cooking until the ground beef is browned and the onion is soft.
10. Add the cheddar cheese soup.
11. Add the sour cream, ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.
12. Add about 3/4 of the cooked bacon.
13. Add 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese.
14. Mix everything together until fully combined.
15. Spread the beef mixture evenly into the bottom of a casserole dish.
16. Line the tater tots across the top until the filling is covered.
17. Lightly spray the tater tots with cooking spray.
18. Sprinkle ranch seasoning over the top.
19. Bake at 400°F for 30 minutes.
20. Remove the casserole from the oven.
21. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
22. Crumble the remaining bacon over the cheese.
23. Bake for another 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
24. Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.
25. Top with diced dill pickles if desired.
26. Serve warm and enjoy.