Cheeseburger Tater Tot Cones (Printer-Friendly Version)

Golden tater cones packed with savory beef, cheese, and bacon. Perfectly crisp, crowd-pleasing comfort for any occasion.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Tater Tot Cones

01 - 600 g frozen tater tots

→ Beef Filling

02 - 450 g ground beef, ideally with moderate marbling
03 - 30 ml ketchup
04 - 10 ml yellow mustard
05 - 10 ml Worcestershire sauce
06 - 2 g garlic powder
07 - 2 g onion powder
08 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Cheese and Toppings

09 - 80 g shredded cheddar cheese
10 - 80 g shredded mozzarella cheese
11 - 4 rashers thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
12 - Optional: Diced pickles, chopped tomatoes, sliced green onions, burger sauce for garnish

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 210°C. Spread tater tots on a baking tray and bake for 10–12 minutes until just softened but not fully crisp.
02 - While the tater tots are still warm, press them into cone-shaped molds or foil-lined muffin tins. Return to the oven and bake for 13–15 minutes until firm and golden. Allow to cool slightly before unmolding.
03 - Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook for 5–6 minutes, breaking it apart, until fully browned. Drain any rendered fat. Stir in ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 2–3 minutes to meld flavors.
04 - Spoon the hot beef mixture into each tater tot cone, pressing gently to pack. Sprinkle generously with cheddar and mozzarella cheese, then top with crumbled bacon.
05 - Arrange filled cones upright on a parchment-lined tray. Bake at 210°C for 4–6 minutes until the cheese bubbles and melts.
06 - Garnish cones with optional pickles, tomatoes, green onions, or a drizzle of burger sauce. Serve immediately while hot and crisp.

# Handy Cooking Tips:

01 - Shape tater tot cones while warm for easy molding and structural integrity.
02 - Pack the beef filling firmly to help cones remain upright and fully filled.
03 - Let cones cool slightly before unmolding to prevent breakage and preserve crispiness.
04 - Experiment with cheese varieties such as gouda or pepper jack for distinctive flavor profiles.
05 - Reheat leftovers uncovered in a hot oven to regain crispiness; best enjoyed fresh.

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