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Dig into these outrageous Beef Bacon Cheeseburger Stuffed Tater Tot Cones—full of gooey, salty, messy fun and a total crowd-pleaser for parties or game days. Imagine all the best parts of a cheeseburger crammed into crunchy, golden cones that you can pick up and eat with one hand. If you're after a snack with a wow factor and melt-in-your-mouth flavors, this is it. People always go nuts when you set down a tray loaded with these straight from the oven.
I made these for my family on football night—no leftovers, gone in a flash. Now my siblings won’t stop asking for them at every party.
Mouthwatering Ingredients
- Cheddar cheese: Shred your own for next-level melting that tastes like an old-school burger joint
- Beef bacon: Cook it up till crunchy—this gives every bite a little smoky edge
- Mozzarella cheese: Buy a block and shred for oozy cheese pulls that’ll wow everyone
- Frozen tater tots: The base of your cone, just hollow them out to make a shell—use a kind that crisps up perfectly in the oven
- Ground beef: For that burger taste, eighty-twenty ground beef is tender and juicy
- Mayonnaise: Makes the filling rich and creamy—full-fat melts best
- Mustard: The yellow kind adds a little zip—classic and simple
- Diced onions: Toss these in for a touch of sweet-savory, just make sure they’re fresh and have no mushy bits
- Ketchup: Gives you that tangy, signature burger flavor—use a good, tomato-packed version
- Salt and pepper: Add as you go—I stick with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper for extra kick
Epic How-To
- Get That Filling Ready:
- Brown your beef over medium, letting all those tasty caramel bits build up. Drain off any fat. Add chopped, crunchy beef bacon, onions, mayo, ketchup, and mustard. Mix it all up, let it simmer for a few, add salt and pepper, then taste to see if you want more tang.
- Hollow and Stuff the Cones:
- Take frozen tots, carefully carve out the centers with a pointy knife or skewer (think mini cones). Gently fill each one with your burger mix and top with plenty of cheddar.
- Bake to Crunchy Goodness:
- Spread your filled cones on a parchment-lined baking pan. Bake at four two five Fahrenheit for fifteen or twenty minutes till they're crisped up and the cheese bubbles. Don’t walk away—cheese can burn fast!
- Hit With the Cheese Volcano:
- Right when they come out of the oven, combine shredded mozzarella and extra filling in a bowl. Scoop this stretch-cheese mixture onto each cone for a mountain of melty goodness.
- Finish and Share:
- Slide the stuffed cones back in the oven for another five or ten minutes, just until the mozzarella turns golden and oozy. Serve hot so every bite stretches with gooey cheese.
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Big flavors from sharp cheddar remind me of those old-school burgers I loved as a kid. My favorite memory is from my niece’s birthday—these disappeared way before cake even hit the table.
Best Way to Store
Pop extras in a sealed container and toss in the fridge—they’ll keep well for about three days. Skip the microwave if you want them crispy again, instead, bake them quickly in a hot oven. For the best cheese lava, hold off on adding mozzarella till you reheat them.
Easy Swaps
Ground turkey or chicken works great if you want something lighter. Turkey bacon fits perfectly if beef bacon’s not your thing. For new flavors, switch in Swiss or pepperjack for cheddar. Crave heat? Add chopped pickled jalapenos for a spicy kick.
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Fun Serving Ideas
Stack the finished cones on a big tray and put out bowls of dips—spicy ketchup or secret sauce is awesome. They’re the star at snack time or try serving with fresh salad to mellow things out. Chips and pickles on the side are always a good idea, too.
How They Came To Be
Stuffing all the goodness of a cheeseburger into a crispy cone takes classic diner grub and turns it on its head. Tater tots make it all playful and a little throwback, while ketchup and mustard inside tip a hat to the world’s favorite sandwich.
FAQs About the Recipe
- → How do I make cones out of tater tots?
Let the tots get a little soft, then gently shape them with your fingers or a little spoon around something like a chopstick. Keep pressing until they look like cones.
- → Is it alright to make the bacon burger mixture ahead of time?
Yep, go ahead. Whip up the filling a day early and keep it chilled. It'll make assembly way quicker when you're baking.
- → What's the top cheese pick for that cheesy volcano effect?
Go for shredded mozzarella. It melts super well and gives you that crazy cheesy melt on top.
- → How do I make the cones crunchy again if I reheat them?
Pop them into a 375°F hot oven for 10 minutes or until they’re crispy outside and cheese is oozy again.
- → Can I swap up the fillings for these cones?
Absolutely! Mix in diced pickles, sauté up some mushrooms, or go for pepper jack if you want extra zing.