Ingredients
For the Meat Mixture:
• 1 lb ground beef
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of cheddar or cream of mushroom soup
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 tbsp mustard
For the Topping:
• 1 package (32 oz) frozen tater tots
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 tbsp chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven – Set your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Cook the Beef – In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess grease.
3. Sauté Aromatics – Add diced onion and minced garlic to the beef, cooking for 2-3 minutes until softened.
4. Mix in Flavors – Stir in Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, crumbled bacon, ketchup, mustard, sour cream, and cream of cheddar soup. Mix well.
5. Assemble Casserole – Spread the beef mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
6. Add Tater Tots – Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer over the mixture.
7. Bake – Place the casserole in the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes until the tater tots are crispy and golden brown.
8. Final Touch – Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese over the top and bake for another 5 minutes until melted.
9. Garnish & Serve – Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, and sprinkle with chopped green onions if desired. Serve hot!
Enjoy your Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole, the ultimate comfort food packed with cheesy, beefy, and crispy goodness! 🍔🥓🧀
