Savory Loaded Tater Tot Casserole Recipe with Crispy Bacon and Cheese Easy Guide
A comforting, cheesy bake combining seasoned ground beef, smoky bacon, and a crispy tater tot crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 32 oz frozen tater tots
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 slices cooked crispy bacon, chopped
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through; drain grease.
- Stir in garlic powder, salt, pepper, cream of mushroom soup, and half of the cheddar cheese.
- Mix in the chopped crispy bacon and spread the mixture into the baking dish.
- Place frozen tater tots in tight rows on top of the beef mixture.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until tots are golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.