Description
A hearty and satisfying casserole that combines the flavors of a bacon cheeseburger with the comfort of tater tots. It’s a perfect dish for family dinners or when you need to feed a crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup mustard
- 1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 (28 ounce) package frozen tater tots
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef with the chopped onion over medium-high heat until the beef is browned and the onion is tender. Drain off any excess grease.
- Stir in the garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, ketchup, and mustard to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the crumbled bacon and 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Spread the meat mixture evenly in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the meat mixture.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese over the tater tots.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For an extra cheesy casserole, you can add another cup of shredded cheese.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the meat mixture.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: Approximately 650
- Sugar: Approximately 5g
- Sodium: Approximately 1200mg
- Fat: Approximately 45g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 27g
- Trans Fat: Approximately 1g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 35g
- Fiber: Approximately 3g
- Protein: Approximately 30g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 150mg