Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Cups
A fun twist on the classic cheeseburger and fries combo, these tater tot cups are perfect for snacking or as an appetizer. Crispy tater tots form the base of these cups, filled with seasoned ground beef, bacon, and melted cheese.
50 min
easy
9
296kcal
calories
17g
carbohydrates
17g
fat
1g
fiber
20g
protein
653mg
sodium
1g
sugar
Ingredients
48 frozen tater tots, thawed
3 bacon slices
450 g lean ground beef
30 ml ketchup
15 ml Worcestershire sauce
15 ml Montreal steak seasoning
125 g shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar blend
chopped parsley for garnish, if desired
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) with a rack in the middle position. Generously grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin. Place two tater tots into each muffin tin.
Step 2
Bake in the preheated oven until warmed through and slightly crispy, about 15 minutes. Use the back of a round tablespoon (or something similar) to press the tater tots into each muffin tin to form a cup. Leave the oven on.
Step 3
Meanwhile, place bacon slices in a cold skillet (preferably cast iron). Cook until bacon is browned and crispy on the bottom, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip bacon and cook until browned on the other side, about 2 minutes more. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and chop into small pieces.
Step 4
Discard all but 1/2 tablespoon bacon fat from the skillet and return it to medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 6 to 7 minutes. Remove excess liquid and fat.
Step 5
Stir ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and Montreal steak seasoning into ground beef. Allow mixture to cool slightly, then stir in chopped bacon and shredded cheese. Spoon beef mixture into tater tot cups, dividing equally.
Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and cups are slightly browned on top, about 10 minutes.
Step 7
Allow cups to cool slightly in the muffin tin, then transfer them to a serving plate and garnish with chopped parsley.