Bacon Cheeseburger Stuffed Tater Tot Cones

Imagine everything you love about a bacon cheeseburger—savory beef, gooey cheese, smoky bacon—all packed inside a golden, crispy tater tot cone. This recipe is pure comfort food magic and guaranteed to steal the show at game nights, cookouts, or anytime you want something a little outrageous.

Ingredients

For the Tater Tot Cones:

• 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for binding)

• Nonstick cooking spray

For the Cheeseburger Filling:

• 1 lb ground beef (80/20 works best)

• 1 small onion, finely diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• 1 cup shredded cheddar (or American cheese, cubed)

For the Toppings:

• 6–8 slices crispy bacon, chopped

• Shredded lettuce

• Diced tomato

• Pickle slices

• Burger sauce (or ketchup, mustard, mayo combo)

Instructions

1. Make the Cones

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

2. Line a cone mold (metal cone baking molds or rolled heavy-duty foil into a cone shape) with parchment and spray with nonstick spray.

3. Arrange tater tots around the mold, slightly overlapping, pressing gently so they stick together.

4. Sprinkle a little shredded cheese between layers to help them “glue” as they bake.

5. Bake 20–25 minutes until golden and crispy. Let cool slightly before carefully sliding the cone off the mold.

2. Cook the Cheeseburger Filling

1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.

2. In the same pan, brown the ground beef with onion and garlic until no pink remains.

3. Stir in Worcestershire, paprika, salt, and pepper.

4. Reduce heat, mix in the shredded cheese (or melt in cheese cubes) until creamy and gooey.

3. Assemble the Cones

1. Hold your tater tot cone upright (use a glass or foil wrap to stabilize).

2. Spoon the cheesy beef filling inside until full.

3. Top with bacon crumbles, lettuce, tomato, and pickles.

4. Drizzle with burger sauce.

Tips & Variations

• Cheese lovers: Layer in melted Velveeta or nacho cheese sauce instead of shredded cheese for extra ooze.

• Spicy kick: Add diced jalapeños or a drizzle of sriracha mayo on top.

• Mini version: Use muffin tins lined with tots to make “burger tot cups.”

🔥 These stuffed cones are best served hot, eaten with your hands like a street snack—but don’t forget extra napkins.