Cheesy Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole

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## **Instructions**

### **1. Preheat the Oven**
Set your oven to **375°F (190°C)** and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

### **2. Cook the Beef Mixture**
– In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the **bacon** until crispy. Remove, crumble, and set aside.
– In the same skillet, **brown the ground beef** with the diced onion. Drain excess grease.
– Stir in the **garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper**. Cook for another minute.

### **3. Mix the Sauce**
– In a bowl, combine **cheddar cheese soup, sour cream, half of the shredded cheeses, and half of the crumbled bacon**.
– Stir the cooked beef mixture into the sauce.

### **4. Assemble the Casserole**
– Spread the beef mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
– Arrange **tater tots** in a single layer on top.
– Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese and bacon on top.

### **5. Bake to Perfection**
– Place in the oven and bake for **35-40 minutes** or until the tater tots are crispy and golden brown.
– For extra crispiness, broil for **2-3 minutes** at the end.

### **6. Serve and Enjoy!**
– Let the casserole cool for a few minutes. Add your favorite toppings and serve hot!

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## **Make It Your Own**
– **Spicy Kick**: Add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
– **BBQ Twist**: Mix in a little BBQ sauce for a smoky flavor.
– **Breakfast Version**: Swap beef for sausage and add scrambled eggs.

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This **Cheesy Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole** is pure comfort food magic. Whether you’re feeding a hungry family or meal-prepping for the week, this dish is guaranteed to satisfy. Give it a try and enjoy every cheesy, crispy, bacon-loaded bite!

What toppings would you add to yours? 🍔🧀🥓