Best 5 Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that combines two American favorites: cheeseburger and tater tots, transformed into a delectable casserole. This hearty and comforting dish starts with a layer of crispy tater tots, topped with a savory combination of seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, crunchy bacon, and tangy pickles. The casserole is then baked to perfection, creating a golden crust and a gooey, flavorful center. Alongside the main recipe, you'll also find variations to suit different tastes and dietary preferences. Experiment with a vegetarian version using plant-based ground beef or explore a gluten-free option using cauliflower tater tots. Each recipe is meticulously detailed with step-by-step instructions, ensuring success in your culinary adventure.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

IMPOSSIBLY EASY TATER TOTS™ CHEESEBURGER CASSEROLE



Impossibly Easy Tater Tots™ Cheeseburger Casserole image

Tater Tots™ casserole meets Bisquick™ in this Impossibly Easy Cheeseburger Pie-and it's a match made in comfort-food heaven. Hearty, family friendly and easy to make, this casserole is freezable and feeds a crowd. Serve with ketchup, mustard and pickles for extra cheeseburger flavor.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 1/2 cups chopped onion (1 1/2 medium)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (12 oz)
3/4 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
1 1/2 cups milk
3 eggs, beaten
1 bag (32 oz) Ore-Ida™ Tater Tots™ frozen potatoes

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is brown; drain. Stir in salt and pepper. Spread in dish. Sprinkle with 2 cups of the cheese.
  • In medium bowl, stir Bisquick™ mix, milk and eggs with whisk until blended. Pour into baking dish. Arrange frozen potatoes on top of casserole.
  • Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until potatoes are browned. Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1 cup cheese; bake 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and knife inserted in center comes out clean (165°F in center). Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
  • To make ahead: Cook beef mixture; spread in baking dish. Refrigerate uncovered 30 minutes. Sprinkle with 2 cups of the cheese; pour Bisquick™ mixture over top. Cover and refrigerate overnight. To bake: Heat oven to 400°F. Uncover casserole; arrange frozen potatoes on top. Bake and top with cheese as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 690, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 185 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 3 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1500 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1 g

BACON CHEESEBURGER TATER TOTS™ CASSEROLE



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Good news! You don't go through all the work of making a bacon cheeseburger and fries; you can enjoy that classic flavor by pulling together a few simple ingredients, popping your casserole dish in the oven and waiting for a big, bold homemade dinner to be ready in less than an hour.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons Montreal steak grill seasoning
1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of onion soup
1/2 cup sour cream
1 bag (32 oz) Ore-Ida™ Tater Tots™ frozen potatoes
4 slices cooked bacon, coarsely chopped
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
1/4 cup chopped green onions

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat 7 to 9 minutes, stirring frequently, until brown; drain, and return to skillet. Stir in seasoning, soup and sour cream; stir to blend completely.
  • Place half of the frozen potatoes in single layer in baking dish. Spoon beef mixture on top. Top with half of the chopped bacon, 1 cup of the Cheddar cheese, the remaining frozen potatoes, then remaining 1 cup cheese.
  • Bake 40 minutes; top with remaining chopped bacon. Bake 5 to 10 minutes or until casserole edges are bubbly and potatoes are lightly browned. Sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1280 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1/2 g

CHEESEBURGER TATER TOT® CASSEROLE



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This cheeseburger Tater Tot® casserole is an easy weeknight dinner that pleases everyone!

Provided by DeLisa Leopold

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 1h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 slices bacon, diced
½ cup chopped onion
¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
¼ cup chopped red bell pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 pounds ground beef
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
½ cup milk
1 (32 ounce) package frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots®)
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Place bacon, onion, bell peppers, salt, and pepper into a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until bacon is evenly browned and crispy, about 10 minutes. Add ground beef and cook until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Mix in mushroom soup and milk. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish.
  • Top casserole with Tater Tots®, followed by Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until Tater Tots® are golden and heated though and cheese is bubbly, 30 to 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476.2 calories, Carbohydrate 26.5 g, Cholesterol 87.5 mg, Fat 31.3 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 900.4 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

CHEESEBURGER CASSEROLE WITH TATER TOTS®



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This cheeseburger casserole was my favorite dish my mom made while I was growing up, and now it is my husband's favorite. With crisp Tater Tots® and ooey-gooey Cheddar cheese, how can you go wrong?

Provided by Stacey Prevette

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Vegetable     Tater Tots¨

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large onion, chopped into 1-inch pieces
butter-flavored cooking spray (such as Pam®)
2 pounds ground beef
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed golden mushroom soup (such as Campbell's®)
3 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 (32 ounce) package frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots®)

Steps:

  • Place onion in a microwave-safe bowl and cover with water. Microwave on High until soft, 7 to 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Cook and stir ground beef in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  • Transfer beef to the prepared casserole dish and spread onion pieces evenly over top. Spread soup over the onions and sprinkle Cheddar cheese evenly over soup. Layer frozen potato nuggets in rows on top of the cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Lightly spray the potato nuggets with cooking spray, and bake until cooked through and crunchy, about 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.8 calories, Carbohydrate 24.3 g, Cholesterol 84.6 mg, Fat 31.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 921.1 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

BACON CHEESEBURGER TATER TOT BAKE



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This bacon cheeseburger tater tot casserole is the perfect dish to bribe your kids; homework, chores, piano practice-consider them done! -Deanna Zewen, Union Grove, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, chopped and divided
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 package (8 ounces) process cheese (Velveeta)
1 tablespoon ground mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 package (32 ounces) frozen Tater Tots
1 cup grape tomatoes, chopped
1/3 cup sliced dill pickles

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook beef and 1 cup onion, crumbling meat, until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender, 6-8 minutes. Drain. Stir in tomato sauce, process cheese, mustard and Worcestershire sauce until cheese is melted, 4-6 minutes., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. or 3-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and bacon. Top with Tater Tots. Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until bubbly. Top with tomatoes, pickles and remaining onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479 calories, Fat 31g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 1144mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ground beef: The quality of the beef you use will greatly impact the flavor of your casserole. Opt for ground beef that is at least 80% lean, as this will prevent the casserole from becoming greasy.
  • Season the beef well: Don't be afraid to season the beef generously with salt, pepper, and other spices. This will help to enhance the flavor of the casserole.
  • Cook the beef until it is browned: Browning the beef will help to develop its flavor and give the casserole a more complex taste.
  • Use frozen tater tots: Frozen tater tots are a great way to add a crispy texture to the casserole. Fresh tater tots can also be used, but they will need to be cooked before adding them to the casserole.
  • Use a variety of cheeses: Using a variety of cheeses will give the casserole a more complex flavor. Cheddar, mozzarella, and Monterey Jack are all good choices.
  • Bake the casserole until it is golden brown and bubbly: This will ensure that the casserole is cooked through and that the cheese is melted and gooey.

    Conclusion:

    The Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a casual party. With its combination of ground beef, tater tots, and cheese, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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