Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole

Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole

10 servings
Enjoy a juicy cheeseburger...casserole-style! Your favorite cheeseburger toppings get baked into and sprinkled on top of this Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole. A family-friendly recipe your kids will love!

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 2/3 cup ketchup
  • 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 4 tablespoons barbecue sauce
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 32 ounces frozen tater tots
  • shredded lettuce
  • diced tomatoes
  • diced dill pickles
  • bacon bits

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

  2. 2

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook and crumble the ground beef until it is browned. Drain off any fat & remove from the heat.

  3. 3

    Add the ketchup, mustards, and barbecue sauce  to the beef. Mix well.

  4. 4

    Spread the meat mixture in the bottom of a greased 9x13 baking pan.

  5. 5

    Sprinkle the chopped red onion over the meat.

  6. 6

    Sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the meat and onion.

  7. 7

    Line the top with tater tots.

  8. 8

    Bake, uncovered for 1 hour or until heated through.

  9. 9

    Top with your favorite burger toppings such as lettuce, tomato, pickle and bacon.

Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole

Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole

4.6(36)80 min10 servings

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About this Recipe

Craving the comforting flavors of a classic cheeseburger but want something hearty and easy for the whole family? This Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole brings all those beloved tastes to your dinner table in one satisfying dish, ensuring a meal everyone will be excited about.

This recipe works by ingeniously combining seasoned ground beef with cheesy goodness and crispy tater tots, then allowing you to top it with all your favorite burger fixings like red onion and pickles. This clever casserole format ensures every bite is packed with that quintessential cheeseburger experience, making mealtime both fun and simple to prepare.

Prepare for a rich, savory experience where juicy ground beef, infused with a medley of ketchup, yellow mustard, Dijon mustard, and barbecue sauce, forms a deeply flavorful base. It's crowned with a generous layer of melted shredded cheddar cheese and a blanket of crispy, golden tater tots that bake to perfection. The fresh, bright crunch of shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and diced dill pickles, along with savory bacon bits, adds wonderful contrast and that authentic burger finish. You'll find this dish comforting and robust, designed to satisfy even the pickiest eaters.

Feel free to customize this family-friendly casserole to your liking. While shredded cheddar cheese is classic, you could experiment with other melty cheeses in the ground beef layer. If you're not a fan of raw chopped red onion, you could sauté it with the ground beef to mellow its flavor. Don't hesitate to pile on extra diced dill pickles or bacon bits to suit your taste, or swap out the ground beef for another protein if you prefer.

This hearty Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole is perfect for busy weeknights or a casual gathering, serving up a complete and satisfying meal. Serve it straight from the baking dish, letting everyone add their desired fresh toppings right before digging in.

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