How to Make Cheeseburger Casserole: A Childhood Classic With a Twist

If you love cheeseburgers, you’ll love this easy and delicious casserole that combines ground beef, cheese, bacon, and tater tots in one dish. It’s a great way to use up leftover ingredients and feed a hungry crowd. Plus, it has a secret ingredient that adds a burst of flavor and makes it extra creamy. Read on to find out how to make this cheesy and satisfying casserole that will remind you of your childhood.

Ingredients

• 1 pound of lean ground beef
• 1/4 cup of chopped onion
• 1/4 cup of chopped pickle
• 1/4 cup of ketchup
• 2 tablespoons of mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 ounces of cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup of sour cream
• 1/4 cup of mayonnaise
• 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 4 slices of cooked bacon, crumbled
• 4 cups of frozen tater tots
• Parsley for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F and spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, onion, and pickle, breaking up the meat with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 15 minutes. Drain the excess fat.
3. Stir in the ketchup, mustard, salt, and pepper and spread the mixture evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and garlic powder until smooth and creamy. This is the secret ingredient that makes the casserole extra rich and flavorful.
5. Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the beef layer and spread it gently with a spatula.
6. Sprinkle half of the cheese and half of the bacon over the cream cheese layer.
7. Arrange the tater tots in a single layer over the cheese and bacon layer.
8. Bake for 25 minutes or until the tater tots are golden and crispy.
9. Sprinkle the remaining cheese and bacon over the top and bake for another 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
10. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Summary

• This casserole is a cheesy and satisfying dish that combines ground beef, cheese, bacon, and tater tots.
• It has a secret ingredient that adds a burst of flavor and makes it extra creamy: a mixture of cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and garlic powder.
• It’s easy to make and perfect for using up leftover ingredients and feeding a hungry crowd.
• It’s a childhood classic with a twist that will remind you of cheeseburgers.