Description
This casserole combines all the flavors of a bacon cheeseburger layered with crispy tater tots, making it a comforting and easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 (32 oz) bag tater tots
- ½ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup yellow mustard
- ¼ cup dill pickles, chopped
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
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Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with diced onion and minced garlic until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- 3. Add salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Stir in ketchup, mustard, and chopped pickles until well combined.
- 4. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Spread half of the frozen tater tots in an even layer.
- 5. Spoon the beef mixture evenly over the layer of tater tots.
- 6. Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella cheese over the beef. Add the remaining tater tots on top and finish with crumbled bacon.
- 7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes or until the tater tots are golden and crispy.
- 8. Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.