Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole
- Prep Time 25 mins
- Cook Time 30 mins
- Total Time 55mins
- Yield 8 servings
- Category dip
- Method baked
- Cuisine american
Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole
Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole: tastes just like a cheeseburger, topped with gooey cheese and a layer of crispy tater tots. Perfect for the Super bowl!
- Prep Time 25 mins
- Cook Time 30 mins
- Total Time 55mins
- Yield 8 servings
- Category dip
- Method baked
- Cuisine american
Ingredients
Units
for the bottom layer:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 large onion, diced
- 1 pound 90% lean ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup half and half
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
for the top layer:
- 1 1/2 cups mexican blend shredded cheese
- 32 oz frozen tater tots
- sour cream, for garnish
- wild cherry tomatoes, for garnish
- green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat butter and onion until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Turn heat to medium high and add in ground beef, garlic, and taco seasoning, stirring occasionally to break up the beef. Cook until lightly browned and no longer pink.
- Turn heat back to medium and stir in tomato paste and cornstarch until fully mixed in. Add in half and half, tomato sauce, salt, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 5-10 minutes, until sauce has thickened and begins to bubble and pull away from the sides of the skillet.
- Remove from heat and top with cheese. Arrange frozen tater tots in concentric circles around the skillet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until taters are golden brown and cheese is fully melted.
- Top with sour cream, cherry tomatoes, and green onions, and serve immediately!