Loaded Cheeseburger Tater Tots (Printable View)
Crispy tater tots meet juicy beef, melted cheese, and bacon for a mouthwatering comfort bake.
# Ingredient List:
→ Burger Base
01 -
1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend)
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1 medium onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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2 tablespoons ketchup
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1 tablespoon yellow mustard
→ Cheese Layer
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2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
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1 cup American cheese, shredded or Velveeta cubes
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1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
→ Toppings
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1 bag (32 ounces) frozen tater tots
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6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
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1/2 cup tomatoes, diced
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1/4 cup pickles, diced
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2 green onions, chopped
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Ranch dressing or burger sauce, for drizzling
# Preparation Steps:
01 -
Preheat oven to 425°F. Generously grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray or oil.
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Cook ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it apart until browned. Add diced onion and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper; cook for 1 minute. Mix in ketchup and yellow mustard. Remove skillet from heat.
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In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, half of the shredded cheddar, and half of the American cheese. Mix thoroughly until fully incorporated.
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Evenly spread the cheese mixture over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with the cooked beef mixture, dispersing it evenly. Sprinkle remaining cheddar and American cheese over beef, followed by half of the crumbled bacon.
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Place frozen tater tots in a single, uniform layer across the surface, ensuring no overlap. Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes until tater tots are crisp and golden brown.
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Remove baking dish from oven. Immediately top with remaining crumbled bacon, diced tomatoes, pickles, and green onions. Drizzle with ranch dressing or burger sauce if desired. Allow casserole to stand for 5 minutes before serving.
# Supplementary Details:
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For best results, let the dish rest after baking to maintain structure and facilitate serving.