Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole (Print Version)
Classic cheeseburger taste with crispy tater tots, creamy cheddar sauce, and savory bacon in every bite.
# Ingredients:
→ Casserole Base
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450 g ground beef
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2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
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300 g cheddar cheese condensed soup
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225 g sour cream
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120 ml whole milk
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75 g bacon, cooked and chopped
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Topping
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2 cups (approx. 200 g) shredded cheddar cheese
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900 g frozen tater tots, kept frozen
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 175°C. Grease a 33x23 cm baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
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In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, stirring occasionally, until fully browned. Drain excess fat.
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Add Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the cooked beef. Stir to combine evenly.
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Add cheddar cheese condensed soup, sour cream, cooked chopped bacon, and milk to the skillet. Mix thoroughly until the beef is well coated.
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Pour the beef mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
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Add frozen tater tots and shredded cheddar cheese, using a spatula to toss the mixture together until the tater tots are evenly coated.
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Spread the mixture evenly in the dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, until the edges are bubbling and the top is golden brown.
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Allow to cool slightly before serving hot for optimal flavor.
# Notes:
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For extra crispiness, place the casserole under the broiler for 2 minutes at the end of baking, watching carefully.