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Cheeseburger Bake

This irresistible cheeseburger bake with tater tots features a crispy golden tater tot base layered with seasoned ground beef, melty cheddar cheese, and classic cheeseburger flavors for the ultimate comfort food casserole. Finished with fresh lettuce, juicy tomatoes, crunchy pickles, and a decadent tangy fry sauce drizzle, this easy family-friendly dinner recipe delivers all the taste of a loaded cheeseburger in every hearty bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Course casserole, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 552 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. ground beef (lean, 90/10)
  • 28 oz. Ore-Ida Extra Crispy Tater Tots
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Fry Sauce Topping

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • ½ tsp mustard
  • 1 tbsp pickle juice

Toppings

  • shredded lettuce
  • diced tomatoes
  • pickles

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Arrange the tater tots in an even layer on the bottom of the dish and bake for 25 minutes, or until lightly golden and crisp.
  • While the tater tots are baking, cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Add the seasonings and Worcestershire sauce, breaking up the meat as it cooks. Continue cooking until the beef is fully browned and cooked through; drain any excess grease if needed.
  • Remove the tater tots from the oven after 25 minutes.
  • Evenly spread the cooked beef mixture over the crispy tater tots, then sprinkle shredded cheese over the top.
  • Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine sauce ingredients and mix until smooth and well combined. Set aside.
  • Remove from the oven and top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, pickles, and a generous drizzle of fry sauce.
  • Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

*To make this recipe gluten free, please make sure to use a gluten free tater tot. 

Nutrition

Calories: 552kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 19gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 1169mgPotassium: 478mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 337IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 230mgIron: 2mg
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