Bacon Cheeseburger Stuffed Tater Tot Cones

 Bacon Cheeseburger Stuffed Tater Tot Cones

Crispy on the outside, cheesy and beefy on the inside — these handheld cones taste like a bacon cheeseburger wrapped in golden tater tots. Perfect for parties, snacks, or a fun dinner twist.

 Ingredients

For the Tater Tot Cones

• 1 large bag frozen tater tots
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons melted butter

For the Bacon Cheeseburger Filling

• 1 lb ground beef
• 6 slices bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
• ½ cup diced onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Optional Toppings

• Diced pickles
• Extra shredded cheddar
• Chopped parsley

 Instructions

1) Make the Tater Tot “Dough”

1. Bake the tater tots according to package directions until very crispy.
2. While hot, place them in a bowl and mash well.
3. Mix in shredded cheddar and melted butter until a moldable mixture forms.

2) Shape the Cones

1. Let the mixture cool slightly so you can handle it.
2. Take a handful and press/shape it around a cone mold (or foil-shaped cones).
3. Place cones on a lined baking sheet.
4. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 10–15 minutes until golden and firm. Remove molds carefully.

3) Cook the Filling

1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with onion and garlic.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Drain excess fat.
4. Stir in ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, and crumbled bacon. Cook 2–3 minutes more.

4) Assemble

1. Spoon the hot bacon cheeseburger mixture into each tater tot cone.
2. Top with extra cheddar and return to oven 3–5 minutes to melt.

5) Garnish & Serve

Top with pickles or parsley. Serve hot and crispy.

 Tips

• No cone mold? Shape cones with aluminum foil.
• For extra crunch, air-fry the cones 3–4 minutes before filling.
• Add jalapeños for heat or swap beef for turkey.

Enjoy!