Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole

Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole

from insanelygoodrecipes.com
75 min

This bacon cheeseburger tater tot casserole is loaded with juicy beef, crispy tots, and melty cheese. It's a family-friendly classic everyone will love!

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
  • 2-4 tablespoons yellow mustard, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup dill pickles, diced
  • 28-32 ounces frozen tater tots
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3-4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • Diced tomatoes
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Dill pickle slices
  • Drizzle of ketchup and mustard

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.

  2. 2

    In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and onion for 8-10 minutes or until the meat is browned. Break the beef up with a wooden spoon as it cooks, and stir often.

  3. 3

    Add the garlic, ketchup, mustard, BBQ sauce, salt, pepper, and diced pickles. Stir well and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Taste and adjust as needed.

  4. 4

    Spread the beef mixture evenly in the prepared casserole dish. Arrange the tater tots on top in a single layer.

  5. 5

    Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes or until the tater tots are golden and crispy.

  6. 6

    Remove from the oven and sprinkle the cheese on top. Bake for another 5-10 minutes or until the cheese is melty and bubbly.

  7. 7

    Let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes and serve hot with the crumbled bacon and any optional garnishes. Enjoy!