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September 26, 2022 American

Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole

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Try out my cheesy bacon cheeseburger tater tot casserole recipe made with tater tots, ground chicken, bacon and cheese. It is a super easy and filling weeknight dinner recipe. Plus, I guarantee your whole family will love this one!

cheesy bacon cheeseburger tater tot casserole recipe made with tater tots, ground chicken, bacon and cheese

Why do I Love Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole

It is a super easy and filling weeknight dinner recipe. Plus, I guarantee your whole family will love this one!

This really does not require much cooking and is pretty much three steps: cook tater tots, cook meat, then, put everything together!

This recipe can be easily substituted for some of your favorite items. Plus, it is great with a lot of toppings. I prefer adding some pickles or jalapeños if you want some spice.

It makes me very excited for lunch leftovers the next day.

Quick Substitutions for a Tater Tot Casserole

For my cheesy bacon cheeseburger tater tot casserole recipe, I make it with tater tots, ground chicken, bacon and cheese. However, there are many substitutions you can make.

The base layer is tater tots; however, you can substitute that for any similar potato such as hash browns or French fries.

Our second layer is going to be the meat. I use ground chicken breast; however, you can use ground beef (or another meat). The chicken is topped with bacon, to make this a bacon cheeseburger casserole; but you can skip the bacon.

All I add to the top, in this recipe, is shredded cheese; however, there are tons of toppings you can include such as pickles, jalapeños, tomatoes and much more!

Essential Ingredients

These are the essential ingredients to make a burger casserole; however, we can go over some suggestions and substitutions.

Chicken tater tot casserole  ingredients
  • Tater tots
  • Diced onion
  • Minced garlic
  • Ground chicken
  • Bacon
  • Shredded cheese
Tater Tots

The base layer is tater tots; however, you can substitute that for any similar potato such as hash browns or French fries.

Minced Garlic and Diced Onion

You can buy pre-minced garlic; however, I love mincing my own with this mini food processor. You can also use that for the onion, depending on how big you like the pieces.

Ground Chicken

Our second layer is going to be the meat. I use ground chicken breast; however, you can use ground beef (or another meat).

Ketchup and Worcestershire Sauce

I add these to give the dish more of a burger taste!

Bacon

The chicken is topped with bacon, to make this a bacon cheeseburger casserole; but you can skip the bacon or use something else such as diced ham.

Shredded Cheese

Feel free to use whatever type of shredded cheese that you like. I prefer low fat or fat-free.

All I add to the top, in this recipe, is shredded cheese; however, there are tons of toppings you can include such as pickles, jalapeños, tomatoes and much more!

How to Make this Cheesy, Bacon Casserole

This really does not require much cooking and is pretty much three steps: cook tater tots, cook meat, then, put everything together!

cheesy tater tot casserole recipe

Add tater tots to the bottom of an 8x8 glass casserole dish, in a single layer. Cook them according to package instructions. If you want them crispier, air fry them.

Meanwhile, start cooking the meat. Heat a large pan over medium high heat. Drizzle with oil or grease with cooking spray. Once heated, add the diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes, until softening. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant.

Add the ground chicken and start breaking it up. Sprinkle on the seasonings and continue to breakup while cooking. Continue to break up and mix in the seasonings until the chicken is fully cooked. 

Add in half the shredded cheese, mixing to allow it to melt. You can also add in 2 ounces of cream cheese here for an extra creamy dish.

Pour in the Worcestershire sauce and ketchup. Then, mix together and allow it to simmer for 1 to 2 minutes. 

Once the chicken is cooked, add it to the tater tots in an even layer. Chop bacon into small pieces and add over the chicken. Finally, sprinkle with the remaining shredded cheese.

Then, broil or cook in the oven until the cheese is melted, about 3 to 5 minutes.

Divide in four pieces, add your favorite toppings and enjoy!

finished recipe

FAQs

  • Substitute your potato - use French fries or hash browns
  • Not a fan of chicken? I use chicken; however, you can try ground beef
  • Add your favorite cheeseburger toppings on top

What to Serve with a Chicken Casserole

Cheeseburger casserole is almost a complete dish, in my mind. It is just missing some vegetables! Since this dish is already cheesy and you can make it slightly spicy, I love serving this with a sweeter vegetable like my maple bacon Brussels sprouts, my candied carrot chips or crunchy crack broccoli.

Some of my Favorite Similar Recipes

I love making recipes in a casserole dish! Find some more of my other casserole recipes here:

  • Nacho Casserole
  • Queso Smothered Chicken Casserole
  • Loaded Cheesy Fries Casserole
  • Loaded Chicken Casserole
  • Chicken Spaghetti

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Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole

Try out my cheesy bacon cheeseburger tater tot casserole recipe made with tater tots, ground chicken, bacon and cheese. It is a super easy and filling weeknight dinner recipe. Plus, I guarantee your whole family will love this one!

cheesy bacon cheeseburger tater tot casserole recipe made with tater tots, ground chicken, bacon and cheese

Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole

Try out my cheesy bacon cheeseburger tater tot casserole recipe made with tater tots, ground chicken, bacon and cheese. A fan favorite meal for the entire family!
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 469 kcal

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Oven

Ingredients
 

  • 60 tater tots mini size
  • ⅛ cup onion diced
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 pound ground chicken breast
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ⅔ cup fat-free shredded cheddar cheese
  • ⅛ cup Worcestershire sauce
  • ⅛ cup sugar free ketchup
  • 4 slices fully cooked bacon

Instructions

  • Add tater tots to the bottom of an 8x8 glass casserole dish, in a single layer. Cook them according to package instructions. If you want them crispier, air fry them.
  • Meanwhile, start cooking the meat. Heat a large pan over medium high heat. Drizzle with oil or grease with cooking spray. Once heated, add the diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes, until softening. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant.
  • Add the ground chicken and start breaking it up. Sprinkle on the seasonings and continue to breakup while cooking. Continue to break up and mix in the seasonings until the chicken is fully cooked. 
  • Add in half the shredded cheese, mixing to allow it to melt. You can also add in 2 ounces of cream cheese here for an extra creamy dish. 
  • Pour in the Worcestershire sauce and ketchup. Mix together and allow it to simmer for 1 to 2 minutes. 
  • Once the chicken is finished, add it to the tater tots in an even layer. Chop bacon into small pieces and add over the chicken. Finally, sprinkle with the remaining shredded cheese.
  • Broil or cook in the oven until the cheese is melted, about 3 to 5 minutes. 
  • Divide in four pieces, add your favorite burger toppings and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1.25 cupsCalories: 469kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 37gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 1755mgPotassium: 1022mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 649IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 325mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Ground Chicken/Turkey
Course Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine American
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