Cheeseburger Stuffed Tater Cones (Print Version)
Crispy tater cone shells filled with cheesy beef, bacon, and all your favorite burger toppings.
# Ingredients:
→ Filling
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1 pound ground beef
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
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1 tablespoon ketchup
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1 tablespoon yellow mustard
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Kosher salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
→ Cones and Cheese
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24 pieces frozen tater tots
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
→ Optional Toppings
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Pickles, sliced
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Diced tomatoes
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Chopped lettuce
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Extra bacon, crumbled
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Burger sauce
# Steps:
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Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Arrange tater tots on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15–20 minutes until golden and crisp, flipping once halfway through.
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In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and finely chopped onion with a pinch of kosher salt and black pepper until browned, about 6–8 minutes. Stir in ketchup and yellow mustard until fully combined.
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Allow tater tots to cool slightly. Press baked tots firmly into the wells of a muffin tin to form cone or cup shapes. Bake for an additional 10 minutes to set the shape.
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In a bowl, mix the cooked beef mixture with crumbled bacon, cheddar cheese, and mozzarella cheese until evenly incorporated.
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Carefully spoon the cheeseburger filling into each tater tot cone, pressing gently. Top with additional cheese or bacon if desired.
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Return filled cones to the oven and bake for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
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Remove cones gently from the muffin tin and serve hot. Garnish with preferred toppings such as pickles, tomatoes, lettuce, or burger sauce.
# Notes:
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For best cone shapes, press tater tots firmly into the muffin tin while still warm.
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Chill burger filling briefly for easier spooning and less cheese runoff during baking.