Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole
This Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole features all of the flavors of a classic burger + fries...just in casserole form! Grab a skillet and bake this for dinner tonight.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 633kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz. thick-cut bacon
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 2 lbs lean ground beef
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- ⅓ cup tomato paste ~½ of a 6-oz. can
- 1½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1½ cups beef broth
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch
- ½ cup dill pickle relish
- 1 cup shredded Cabot Monterey Jack cheese
- 1½ cups shredded Cabot Seriously Sharp cheddar cheese divided
- 28 oz. frozen tater tots
- ¼ cup chopped green onions for garnishing
Instructions
- Using a 11” or 12” cast iron skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy, ~8-10 minutes. (Note: If you don't have a large cast iron skillet, you can substitute another oven-safe large skillet or a casserole dish.)
- Remove bacon from skillet; pat dry with paper towels and set aside.
- Drain excess grease, leaving ~1 Tbsp of bacon drippings in skillet.
- Add diced onions and ground beef. Sauté on medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring often, or until beef is fully cooked. Drain any excess grease from pan.
- Add garlic; stir until well combined. Continue sauteing for 1 more minute.
- Using a small mixing bowl, whisk together tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, beef broth and cornstarch. (Tip: Make sure to whisk well so that the cornstarch doesn’t clump.)
- Pour mixture into skillet; stir until well combined.
- Add pickle relish, Monterey Jack cheese, 1 cup of cheddar cheese and cooked bacon (from above); stir until well combined.
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Arrange frozen tater tots in an even layer on top. (Note: Depending on the size of your skillet, you may have an extra handful of tots. Just bake ‘em separately and eat ‘em as an appetizer!)
- Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes, or until tots are golden brown.
- Remove skillet from oven and top with remaining ½ cup of shredded cheese. Continue baking for 5-10 more minutes, or until cheese has melted.
- Sprinkle chopped green onions on top before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 633kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 1304mg | Potassium: 814mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 395IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 293mg | Iron: 4mg
