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Cheesy Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole

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A hearty and indulgent casserole combining the flavors of a cheeseburger with crispy tater tots, gooey cheese, and smoky bacon.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp mustard
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 (32 oz) package frozen tater tots
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp pickle relish (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add diced onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper to the beef. Cook for 3-4 minutes until onions soften.
  4. Spread the beef mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese on top.
  5. Arrange tater tots in a single layer over the beef and cheese mixture.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until tater tots are golden and crispy.
  7. Remove from oven and sprinkle remaining cheese and crumbled bacon on top. Return to oven for 5 minutes to melt the cheese.
  8. Mix ketchup, mayonnaise, and pickle relish (if using) in a small bowl. Serve the casserole with the sauce on the side.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

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