Bacon Cheeseburger Stuffed Tater Tot Cones
Crispy, Cheesy & Loaded with Burger Flavor
These Bacon Cheeseburger Stuffed Tater Tot Cones are the ultimate fun comfort food. Crispy tater tots formed into cones are stuffed with juicy seasoned ground beef, smoky bacon, and gooey melted cheese, giving you all the flavors of a classic bacon cheeseburger in a crunchy, handheld bite.
Perfect for game day, parties, family dinners, or viral social media recipes, this dish is guaranteed to impress and disappear fast.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Fun and unique presentation
- Loaded with cheeseburger flavor
- Crispy on the outside, cheesy inside
- Perfect party or appetizer recipe
- Kid- and crowd-approved
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 24 frozen tater tots
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- Cooking spray or oil
Optional Toppings & Sauces:
- Ketchup or burger sauce
- Mustard
- Pickles, finely chopped
- Green onions
Instructions
1. Cook the Ground Beef
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and fully cooked.
Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Drain excess grease and set aside.
2. Prepare the Tater Tot Cones
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Spray a cone mold or roll aluminum foil into cone shapes and lightly grease them.
Arrange frozen tater tots around each cone mold, pressing them together to form a cone shape.
Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the tater tots soften and stick together.
Remove from oven and carefully slide the cones off the molds.
3. Fill the Cones
Mix the cooked ground beef with crumbled bacon and half of the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
Spoon the beef and cheese mixture into each tater tot cone.
Top with remaining cheese.
4. Bake Until Cheesy
Place the filled cones back on a baking sheet.
Bake for another 10–12 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the cones are crispy.
5. Serve
Let cool slightly before serving.
Drizzle with ketchup, burger sauce, or your favorite toppings.
Tips for the Best Tater Tot Cones
- Press tater tots tightly so cones hold their shape
- Use low-moisture mozzarella for best melting
- Let cones cool slightly before filling
- Serve immediately for maximum crunch
Variations
- Add diced pickles for classic cheeseburger flavor
- Swap beef for ground turkey
- Make it spicy with jalapeños
- Try pepper jack cheese for heat
Storage & Reheating
- Best enjoyed fresh
- Reheat in oven or air fryer to keep crispy
- Not recommended for freezing once assembled