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Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole

This Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole is loaded with savory ground beef, melty cheddar, smoky turkey bacon, and topped with crispy tater tots—everything you love about a cheeseburger, baked into one pork-free, crowd-pleasing dish. It’s easy to prep, freezer-friendly, and perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.
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Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • 9x13 baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • Cheese grater (optional, if shredding fresh cheese)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef lean preferred
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 slices turkey bacon chopped and cooked until crisp
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce check for no anchovies if needed
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 can 10.5 oz cream of mushroom or cheddar soup
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
  • 1 bag 32 oz frozen tater tots
  • Optional: chopped scallions or pickles for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  • In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook until softened.
  • Stir in ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and cooked turkey bacon. Remove from heat.
  • In a bowl, combine sour cream, soup, and 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese. Mix into the beef mixture.
  • Spread the beef mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Top with the remaining 1 cup of cheese.
  • Arrange frozen tater tots evenly across the top.
  • Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, or until the tots are crispy and the casserole is bubbling.
  • Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving. Garnish with scallions or chopped pickles if desired.

Notes

For extra crispiness, broil the casserole for 2–3 minutes at the end.
You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream if preferred.
Ground turkey or plant-based meat can replace ground beef for variation.
This dish can be assembled ahead and refrigerated up to 24 hours before baking.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
To make gluten-free: use certified gluten-free cream soup and tater tots.