Description
Crispy tater tot cones filled with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, bacon, and classic cheeseburger toppings for a fun party appetizer or family-friendly meal.
Ingredients
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- 1 lb ground beef
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 small onion, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup diced pickles
- 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup shredded lettuce
- 2 tablespoons burger sauce or mayonnaise, for drizzling
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and lightly grease a cone mold or foil-shaped cone forms with cooking spray.
- Arrange thawed tater tots around each cone mold, pressing them together to form a cone shape.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the tater tot cones are golden brown and crispy.
- Meanwhile, cook the bacon until crisp, then crumble and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until the beef is browned and fully cooked.
- Drain excess grease, then stir in ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Remove the tater tot cones from the oven and carefully release them from the molds.
- Fill each cone with the seasoned beef mixture.
- Top with cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, and crumbled bacon.
- Return the filled cones to the oven for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with pickles, tomatoes, lettuce, and a drizzle of burger sauce before serving.
Notes
- Let the tater tots thaw slightly so they press together more easily.
- Foil can be shaped into cones if you do not have cone molds.
- Serve immediately for the crispiest texture.
- You can add jalapeños, caramelized onions, or extra cheese for more flavor.
- For smaller appetizers, make mini cones using smaller foil molds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American