Description
Loaded Cheeseburger Tater Tot Bake delivers the ultimate comfort food experience with crispy frozen tots layered over seasoned smoked beef, tangy mustard, ketchup, diced pickles, and a generous melt of cheddar cheese. This easy, crowd‑pleasing casserole combines classic cheeseburger flavors into a hearty bake that’s perfect for game nights, family dinners, or quick weeknight meals. Ready in under an hour, it offers cheesy indulgence with minimal cleanup and unforgettable flavor for every palate.
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed (optional)
- 1 pound smoked beef (ground)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced pickles
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 bag frozen tater tots
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange tater tots on a baking sheet and bake until golden, about 20‑25 minutes.
- While tots bake, brown smoked beef in a skillet with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper; drain excess fat.
- Mix mustard and ketchup in a small bowl.
- In a 9×13-inch baking dish, layer baked tater tots, then the cooked smoked beef.
- Drizzle the mustard‑ketchup mixture over the beef and sprinkle diced pickles.
- Top generously with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Return to oven and bake 10‑15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let rest a few minutes, then serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of bake
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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