Description

Game Day Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole is the star of any gathering, standing out as a fan-favorite that never fails to impress. When it’s game day, everyone looks for something hearty, delicious, and oh-so-comforting. This casserole checks all those boxes and more! It’s not just a meal; it’s an experience packed with flavors that will make your taste buds dance.

Ingredients

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2 pound ground beef
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
1 (32 ounce) bag frozen tater tots
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
2 tablespoon mustard
2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup chopped green onions

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 425°F.
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef along with the diced onion and minced garlic. Drain any excess fat.
Stir in the salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a separate bowl, combine the ketchup, barbecue sauce, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Fold this sauce mixture into the cooked beef.
Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish and spread half of the frozen tater tots evenly on the bottom.
Pour the beef mixture over the first layer of tater tots and spread it out evenly.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese over the beef, then scatter the crumbled bacon on top.
Layer the remaining tater tots over the cheese and bacon.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Sprinkle the chopped green onions on top before serving.

Notes

For best results, bake tater tots separately before layering to ensure they stay crispy.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 550
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 900mg
Fat: 35g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 20g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 80mg