Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food mashup with these Cheeseburger Totchos! Crispy tater tots loaded with seasoned ground beef, gooey cheese, and classic burger toppings, all baked to perfection. Perfect for game day or a fun family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Tater Tots:
- 1 bag (32 ounces) frozen tater tots
Cheeseburger Topping:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Cheese Blend:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Classic Toppings:
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced dill pickles
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup cooked crumbled bacon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Tater Tots: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spread tater tots on a baking sheet and bake until golden and crispy.
- Cook Beef Mixture: Sauté onion and garlic, then add ground beef and seasonings. Cook until browned.
- Assemble Totchos: Layer tater tots with cheese and beef mixture. Bake until cheese is melted.
- Add Toppings: Top with tomatoes, pickles, green onions, and bacon. Drizzle with ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.
- You can also serve these totchos with shredded lettuce on top for a “Big Mac” style flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
