All the flavors of a bacon cheeseburger combine to make this delicious Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole featuring bacon, hamburger, cheese, tomato and pickles – all topped with tater tots.
Who doesn’t love a good juicy cheeseburger? And, do I even have to ask about bacon? Oh, my!
This make-your-mouth-water BaconCheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole features all the good stuff in one easy to make dish!
(And if you’re in Minnesota, like we are, we know you will also call this a Tater Tot Hot Dish, like we do!)
Casseroles are one of my very favorite dishes to make and serve. Not only are they easy to put together but I love being able to pop them into the oven and do other chores while they cook. For me, they are time savers and perfect for weeknight dinner.
When it comes to casseroles, I go by one rule. If all the ingredients are something my family already loves and enjoys, then I can be fairly certain they will love a yummy casserole made out of them.
This Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole is the perfect example with all our favorites – bacon, juicy ground beef, and tater tots! With its combination of mouth-watering flavors, it is one of our family favorites!
Looking for more easy casserole recipes?
If so, then be sure and try our other delicious family favorites!
Layered Shepherd’s Pie: This Layered Shepherd’s Pie casserole has all the flavors of the shepherd’s pie we love but with a little twist! Ground beef, potatoes, and veggies combine to make a delicious family dinner.
Hashbrown Hamburger Casserole with Veggies and Cheese: This Hashbrown Hamburger Casserole with Veggies and Cheese Recipe makes an excellent all-in-one-dish dinner recipe.
Cheesy Chicken Orzo Casserole: This Cheesy Chicken Orzo Casserole Recipe makes an easy, delicious and filling meal any night of the week. It’s the perfect way to use up leftover chicken too!
Turkey Stuffed Shells Casserole: This Turkey Stuffed Shells Casserole recipe is a hearty pasta dish perfect to serve with a lovely green salad and a loaf of crusty bread. It’s a family favorite and a great option for a potluck dinner.
Chicken and Waffles Casserole: This Chicken and Waffles Casserole features crunchy chicken tenders and an easy homemade gravy for a delicious dinner. You can prepare the chicken tenders ahead of time and be ready for a quick dinner that is easy to throw together on a weeknight.
Cheese, Bacon, and Potato Breakfast Casserole: This Cheese, Bacon and Potato Breakfast Casserole Recipe is an easy way to feed your family or a whole crowd for breakfast or brunch.
Tools I use for this recipe:
One kitchen tool I LOVE and use for at least 50% of our meals is this big ‘ol jumbo sauté pan. It fits a lot, is nonstick so it cleans up super fast and even has a glass lid that is oven safe. It is SO versatile!
My friend used her cast iron skillet to take the pictures below, but whenever I cook anything starting with ground beef, I always use this pan!
I also just can’t rave enough about my bamboo utensils. I don’t know why I ever waited so long to start using them!
These utensils are super sturdy and easy to clean. (The “recommended cleaning method” is hand washing, but mine have gone through the dishwasher hundreds of times!)
I also like that they are made of a natural material. It’s hard to believe they are about the same price as those horrible plastic utensils you find at the dollar store.
Totally Bamboo 5-Piece Utensil Set ♻, Includes: 5 Unique Pieces 100% Organic BambooOXO Good Grips Freezer-to-Oven Safe 3 Qt Glass Baking Dish with LidT-fal B36090 Specialty Nonstick Dishwasher Safe Oven Safe Jumbo Cooker Saute Pan with Glass Lid Cookware, 5-Quart, Black
But now, let’s move on to the star of the show. I am sure you are anxious to see how easy this yummy meal is to pull together. And, by now, you are probably craving the deliciousness of bacon and cheeseburgers!
Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole
Ingredients:
2 pounds ground chuck
1 onion, diced
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 (12 ounce) package bacon, cooked, drained, and crumbled
1 (32 ounce) package frozen tater tots
1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
½ cup sliced dill pickles, halved
How to make this yummy Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prepare a 9×13 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the onion, salt and pepper over medium high heat until the meat is crumbled. Drain well.
3. Return the meat to the skillet. Add the cream cheese, 1 cup cheddar cheese, tomato sauce and Worcestershire sauce, stirring until melted.
4. Transfer the ground beef mixture to the casserole dish. Top with the remaining shredded cheese, the crumbled bacon, and a layer of frozen tater tots.
5. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the tater tots are browned and the edges bubble.
6. Top with tomatoes and pickles.
Can You Make a Freezer Meal Tater Tot Casserole?
Yes, you can! Making ahead of time means an easy dinner in the futer. After assembling your casserole in the baking dish, cover tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 6 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before baking according to recipe instructions.
Can You Freeze Leftover Tater Tot Casserole?
You can also store the leftovers from your already baked casserole. Just transfer to a freezer safe container (or wrap tightly with plastic wrap/aluminum foil) and store in the freezer for up to 6 months.
How to Reheat Tater Tot Casserole Leftovers:
This is one of those meals that I think tastes just as good or even better as leftovers! To reheat I first microwave the leftover portion and then put under the broiler to re-crisp the potatoes.
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Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground chuck
- 1 onion diced
- 1 15 ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 12 ounce package bacon, cooked, drained, and crumbled
- 1 32 ounce package frozen tater tots
- 1 cup grape tomatoes quartered
- ½ cup sliced dill pickles halved
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Prepare a 9x13 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the onion, salt and pepper over medium high heat until the meat is crumbled.
- Drain well.
- Return the meat to the skillet. Add the cream cheese, 1 cup cheddar cheese, tomato sauce and Worcestershire sauce, stirring until melted.
- Transfer the ground beef mixture to the casserole dish.
- Top with the remaining cheese, the crumbled bacon, and a layer of tater tots.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the tater tots are browned and the edges bubble.
- Top with tomatoes and pickles.
Notes
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Jodi says
Bake the pickles in the meat mixture you’ll thank me after trying it loll
Jerry says
How many servings is this?
Paula says
This sounds yummy but…I don’t see in the directions when/where to use the can of tomato sauce…??
Chrysa says
Sorry about missing that in the instructions! I just updated it. You put it in with the cheeses and Worcestershire sauce.