Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole

This cheeseburger tater tot casserole is amazing. It has everything you love about a bacon cheeseburger with an incredible crunchiness from the tater tots. It's the perfect meal for a busy weeknight or casual get-together, and everyone is sure to love it! 

The Best Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole

This meaty bacon cheeseburger tater tot casserole recipe is, without a doubt, the best cheeseburger casserole I've ever had. I mean, my classic cheeseburger casserole is delicious, but I just don't think anything can compare to this one.

It has perfectly cooked ground beef with crispy bacon and crunchy tater tots, all coated in a creamy and cheesy sauce. The casserole is downright addictive, and everyone who's tried it is obsessed!

Seriously, I've made this for the past few family get-togethers, and all of the adults and kiddos go crazy for it. I usually serve it with these McDonald's French fries, and it really is the perfect pair. 

And since it's a one-dish meal that couldn't be easier to make, it really is the perfect recipe to make for any occasion!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

10 minute prep time. The only thing you have to do to prepare this cheeseburger tater tot casserole is cook the ground beef, then mix everything together in a casserole dish. That's it!

Simple ingredients. This recipe comes together with common ingredients, and you probably have a lot of them at home already.

It's a crowd-pleaser. I know I mentioned this already, but it's worth saying again. Everyone LOVES this casserole, and it'll be the talk of the night.

Ingredients

I just mentioned this bacon cheeseburger tater tot casserole recipe is made with simple ingredients, and those ingreidents are:

• 1lb. ground beef
• ½ cup cooked and chopped bacon
• 1 ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 24oz. frozen tater tots
• 8oz. can of condensed cheddar cheese soup
• 10oz. sour cream
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoon thinly sliced spring onions

You can use many of these same ingredients to make this bacon cheeseburger casserole and french fry casserole, so you'll want to give those a try next!

Ingredient Substitutions and Additions

Ground beef: If you want to make a leaner version of this casserole, replace the ground beef with ground turkey or ground chicken.

Cheese: I love using sharp cheddar cheese, but you can use shredded Monterey jack cheese, mozzarella cheese, a Mexican cheese blend, or any other shredded cheese you want.

Sauce: If you want to add more flavor to the cheese sauce, you can mix in some barbecue sauce, worcestershire sauce, or hot sauce for a little spice.

How To Make Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole

1. Prep work. Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. 

2. Cook the beef. Add the ground beef to a large skillet, along with salt and pepper to taste. Cook the ground beef, breaking it apart, until it's browned on all sides. 

3. Make the cheese sauce. In a large bowl, mix the cheddar cheese soup and sour cream together. If you're using worcestershire sauce, BBQ sauce, or hot sauce, you can mix it in now.

4. Mix the casserole. Add the cooked ground beef, chopped bacon, cheddar cheese, tater tots, and spring onions to the cheese sauce. Give it a stir until it's well combined.

5. Bake the cheeseburger casserole. Transfer the casserole to the prepared baking dish and bake it for 45-50 minutes.

6. Serve. Cool the casserole for a few minutes before serving, then dish it out and enjoy!

Tips To Make The Best Cheeseburger Casserole Recipe With Tater Tots

• Cook the ground beef until it just browns on all sides. You don't want to overcook it since it'll cook some more in the oven.
• Use frozen tater tots since they'll get the crispiest in the oven.
• Use cooked bacon so it gets extra crispy when it's baked in the casserole. I just microwave a few slices of bacon and then crumble them before adding them to the casserole mixture.
• Cool the casserole slightly before serving, or the tater tots will fall apart.

How To Store Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole

In the fridge: Put a lid on the casserole dish or transfer the leftover cheeseburger tater tot casserole to an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 4 days.

In the freezer: Transfer the casserole to a freezer-safe container and store it in the freezer for about 4 months.

Reheating: Put the casserole back in a baking dish and heat at 350°F for about 10-15 minutes or until warmed through. If you're reheating the frozen casserole, let it thaw in the fridge first. 

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