{"id":1987777,"date":"2024-05-01T18:22:14","date_gmt":"2024-05-15T14:58:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?post_type=recipe&#038;p=1987777"},"modified":"2024-05-15T09:58:23","modified_gmt":"2024-05-15T14:58:23","slug":"cheeseburger-tater-tot-casserole","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cheeseburger-tater-tot-casserole\/","title":{"rendered":"Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Don&#8217;t you love ordering crispy Tater Tots to go alongside a juicy burger? This recipe for cheeseburger Tater Tot casserole has the best of both worlds. Bonus: It takes just a few minutes to prep before you pop this simple dish in the oven!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\">Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole Ingredients<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1859579\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/TOH.com23_267544_DR_01_31_1b-scaled-e1677769184279.jpg?fit=700%2C467\" alt=\"Cheeseburger Tater Tot ingredients\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"\">Ground beef<\/li>\n<li class=\"\">Sweet pickles<\/li>\n<li class=\"\">Onion<\/li>\n<li class=\"\">Garlic clove<\/li>\n<li class=\"\">Thousand Island salad dressing<\/li>\n<li class=\"\">Salt<\/li>\n<li class=\"\">Pepper<\/li>\n<li class=\"\">Frozen Tater Tots<\/li>\n<li class=\"\">Shredded cheddar cheese<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Directions<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Prep your pan<\/h3>\n<p>Preheat the oven to 350\u00baF and grease a 13&#215;9-inch baking dish. If you have a pretty baking dish that looks nice on the table, that&#8217;s the one to use! We like to grease pans with softened butter, but you could also use olive oil or a neutral oil such as grapeseed, sunflower or canola.<\/p>\n<p><em>Editor&#8217;s Tip:<\/em> Want to make this a one-pot meal? You can bake the casserole in your Dutch oven, though the finished dish might stick to the sides a bit.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Cook the beef<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1859578\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/TOH.com23_267544_DR_01_31_2b-scaled-e1677769262860.jpg?fit=700%2C467\" alt=\"Cheeseburger Tater Tot casserole cook the beef\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Place your Dutch oven over medium heat and add the ground beef, pickles, onion and garlic. Cook, stirring, until the onions have softened and the beef is no longer pink, 6 to 8 minutes. While you&#8217;re stirring, make sure to break up bigger pieces of ground beef into smaller crumbles.<\/p>\n<p><em>Editor&#8217;s Tip:<\/em> Don&#8217;t have beef? You could make this recipe with ground pork, chicken or turkey.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Season it up<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1859583\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/TOH.com23_267544_DR_01_31_3b-scaled-e1677769369158.jpg?fit=700%2C467\" alt=\"Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole Seasoning\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Remove the beef mixture from the heat and stir in 1 cup of the salad dressing and the salt and pepper. Then, add the frozen Tater Tots and 2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese. Mix everything together and pour the combo into the greased baking dish.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 4: Bake it<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1859576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/TOH.com23_267544_DR_01_31_6b-scaled-e1677769475118.jpg?fit=700%2C467\" alt=\"Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole With Cheese Sauce Drizzle\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Bake, uncovered, until the Tots are hot, around 35 to 40 minutes. Top with the remaining cheese, and bake until the cheese is melted, an additional 5 minutes. Drizzle the top of the casserole with the extra 1\/2 cup dressing, garnish with extra pickles if desired, and serve.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\">Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole Variations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>For a crispy Tater Tot casserole:<\/strong> Instead of mixing in the tots, place them in a layer on top of the cooked beef mixture. If you do this, start checking the casserole after 30 minutes, as the tots may be cooked through at that point.<\/li>\n<li><strong>For a spicy Tater Tot casserole:<\/strong> You could add chipotle powder, hot smoked paprika, a small amount of cayenne pepper or some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/best-hot-sauce\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/best-hot-sauce\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hot sauce<\/a>. Any of these could be added when you&#8217;re cooking the beef or mixed into the salad dressing in Step 3.<\/li>\n<li><strong>For a healthier Tater Tot casserole:<\/strong> Stir in a bag of baby spinach just before adding the Tater Tots.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Can you freeze Tater Tot casserole?<\/h2>\n<p>If you freeze this casserole before baking, we recommend not adding the Tater Tots until you&#8217;re ready to bake.<\/p>\n<p>Prepare the casserole through Step 3, where you add the salad dressing, and salt and pepper, and also add the first 2 cups cheese. Transfer the meat mixture to a freezer-to-oven-safe baking dish, then let cool, cover and freeze.<\/p>\n<p>When you&#8217;re ready to bake the casserole, remove it from the freezer and put the frozen Tater Tots on top. Place the casserole dish into a cold oven, and turn the temp to 350\u00ba. Bake until the casserole is heated through, and the Tots on top are golden and crispy, between 40 and 50 minutes.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\">Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole Tips<\/h2>\n<h3>Do you cover Tater Tot casserole with foil?<\/h3>\n<p>The Tater Tots are mixed into this dish, but you do want the ones that are on the surface of the casserole to get crispy, so don&#8217;t use foil!<\/p>\n<h3>What goes with Tater Tot casserole?<\/h3>\n<p>Coleslaw is a natural pairing with this dinner. We like a tangy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/kentucky-coleslaw\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/kentucky-coleslaw\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kentucky coleslaw<\/a>, classic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/creamy-coleslaw\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/creamy-coleslaw\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">creamy coleslaw<\/a> or crunchy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/broccoli-slaw\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/broccoli-slaw\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">broccoli slaw<\/a>. Another great side option: snappy fresh <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/fresh-green-beans-garlic\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/fresh-green-beans-garlic\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">green beans<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Or, try a crisp, refreshing dish of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cucumber-and-red-onion-salad\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cucumber-and-red-onion-salad\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cucumber salad<\/a> with red onions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This cheeseburger Tater Tot casserole is a two-pot, crowd-pleasing dish that will make even picky eaters 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