Description
A fun and indulgent twist on a classic American favorite, these Bacon Cheeseburger Stuffed Tater Tot Cones are crispy, cheesy, and bursting with flavor. Perfect for parties or creative weeknight dinners, the crispy cone made from tater tots holds a hearty filling of seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and crumbled turkey bacon.
Ingredients
For the tater tot cones:
4 cups frozen tater tots, thawed
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
For the cheeseburger filling:
1 lb ground beef
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
1 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp yellow mustard
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
6 strips cooked turkey bacon, crumbled
Optional toppings:
Pickles, chopped
Diced tomatoes
Shredded lettuce
Extra cheese or turkey bacon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease metal cone molds or shape aluminum foil into cone molds.
Press thawed tater tots onto the molds, shaping them into cones by pressing and overlapping the tots. Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the cones to help bind the structure.
Place the cones on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden and crispy. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before carefully removing them from the molds.
While the cones bake, heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook ground beef until browned, breaking it up with a spatula. Drain excess fat.
Season the beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir in ketchup and mustard. Simmer for a few minutes until flavors are blended.
Turn off heat and stir in shredded cheese and crumbled turkey bacon until melted and combined.
Spoon the cheeseburger filling into each tater tot cone. Top with optional ingredients like pickles, tomatoes, lettuce, or more cheese and turkey bacon.
Notes
To make ahead, shape and bake the cones in advance, then store them in an airtight container and reheat before serving. The filling can also be made a day ahead and reheated. Get creative with toppings—jalapeños, BBQ sauce, or a drizzle of ranch make great additions.