A baked comfort dish inspired by smashburgers, featuring seasoned beef, melted cheese, crispy tater tots, and smoky bacon in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, finely diced
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
½ cup chopped dill pickles (optional)
Optional sauce: mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, relish
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 425°F.
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Brown ground beef in a skillet; season well.
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Add onion and cook until softened. Drain excess fat.
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Spread beef mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Sprinkle cheese over the beef and add pickles if using.
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Arrange frozen tater tots evenly on top.
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Bake 25–30 minutes until tots are golden and cheese bubbles.
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Sprinkle bacon over the top during the last 5 minutes.
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Rest briefly, then serve with optional sauce.