Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole
A hearty, crowd-pleasing casserole that combines the flavors of a classic cheeseburger into a comforting one-pan dish. Loaded with savory ground beef, tangy sauces, pickles, and melty cheddar, then crowned with crispy tater tots for a perfect balance of textures.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 40
- Total Time: 55
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Quick Dinner Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 lb (454g) ground beef
0.5 cup diced yellow onion
1 cup diced red bell pepper
0.25 cup diced dill pickles
0.67 cup ketchup (6 oz)
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
0.5 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1.5 cups milk
0.25 teaspoon salt (sauce)
0.25 teaspoon black pepper (sauce)
1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese (sauce)
32 oz (907g) pre-made tater tots
0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese (additional topping)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the ground beef until browned
Add diced onion, red bell pepper, and pickles; cook for 3-4 minutes until softened
Stir in ketchup, yellow mustard, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika; simmer for 5 minutes
In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and whisk in flour to form a roux
Gradually add milk, stirring constantly to dissolve flour (avoid lumps)
Continue heating until slightly thickened; stir in shredded cheddar cheese for sauce
Blend the cheese sauce into the beef mixture until fully combined
Transfer to a 9×13 inch baking dish and spread evenly
Top with half the shredded cheddar cheese, then evenly distribute tater tots over the surface
Bake for 30 minutes or until tater tots are golden and the dish is bubbly
Let cool slightly before serving
Notes
Use halal-certified ground beef for strict compliance
Ensure milk or cheese products are halal-certified if desired
Tater tots can be partially thawed for better adherence to the beef mixture
For a gluten-free option, use a flour substitute in the cheese sauce
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2.8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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