Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole

Discover the magic of the Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole – a dish that takes two all-time favorites to a whole new level. Loaded with flavor, this casserole is the perfect blend of savoriness, cheesiness, and crispiness that will have everyone asking for seconds.

Why You’ll Love This
This recipe combines the comfort of a classic cheeseburger with the irresistible crunch of golden tater tots. It’s creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor from crispy bacon, sour cream, and a perfectly seasoned beef base. Best of all, it’s easy to prep and perfect for feeding a crowd or meal-prepping for the week.

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 10.5 oz cheddar cheese condensed soup
• 8 oz sour cream
• ¾ cup cooked and chopped bacon
• ½ cup milk
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 32 oz frozen tater tots (keep frozen)

Seasonings:

• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 baking pan with nonstick spray.
2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess grease.
3. Season the beef with Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
4. Stir in condensed cheddar soup, sour cream, chopped bacon, and milk until combined.
5. Pour the beef mixture into the prepared baking dish.
6. Add frozen tater tots and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix with a spatula to coat evenly.
7. Spread the mixture evenly in the pan.
8. Bake for 40–45 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
9. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

• Do not thaw the tater tots before mixing them in—frozen tots ensure a crisp top.
• You can swap cheddar for a cheese blend for added flavor.
• Leftovers reheat well and are great for next-day lunches.
• Add a handful of chopped pickles or diced onions for a cheeseburger twist.

📖 Recipe

Print Pin

Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole

An easy, hearty Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole made with ground beef, bacon, cheddar cheese, and crispy tater tots. Perfect for family dinners and potlucks!

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 44 minutes minutes

Total Time 59 minutes minutes

Servings 8

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 10.5 oz cheddar cheese condensed soup
• 8 oz sour cream
• ¾ cup cooked and chopped bacon
• ½ cup milk
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 32 oz frozen tater tots keep frozen

Seasonings:

• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 baking pan with nonstick spray.
• In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess grease.
• Season the beef with Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
• Stir in condensed cheddar soup, sour cream, chopped bacon, and milk until combined.
• Pour the beef mixture into the prepared baking dish.
• Add frozen tater tots and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix with a spatula to coat evenly.
• Spread the mixture evenly in the pan.
• Bake for 40–45 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
• Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

Do not thaw the tater tots before mixing them in—frozen tots ensure a crisp top.

You can swap cheddar for a cheese blend for added flavor.

Leftovers reheat well and are great for next-day lunches.

Add a handful of chopped pickles or diced onions for a cheeseburger twist.