All the incredible flavors of a juicy bacon cheeseburger and crispy French fries packed into a fun, pull-apart handheld cone! perfect for party snacks or easy family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Bake Time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 4–6 cones
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 bag (32 oz): Frozen tater tots, slightly thawed
- 1 lb: Ground beef
- 1 small: Onion, finely chopped
- 6 slices: Cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup: Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup: Shredded mozzarella cheese (for that extra-stretchy cheese pull)
- 1 tbsp: Ketchup
- 1 tbsp: Yellow mustard
- 1 tsp: Garlic powder
- 1 tbsp: Worcestershire sauce
- To taste: Salt and black pepper
- Optional Toppings: Chopped dill pickles, sesame seeds, or a drizzle of burger sauce
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly grease metal baking cone molds (or shape your own sturdy cones using heavy-duty aluminum foil).
- Bake the Tots: Arrange your tater tots on the parchment-lined tray and bake for 15–20 minutes until they are warm and starting to turn golden.
- Form the Cones: While they are still warm, take a handful of the tots and press them firmly and evenly around the outside of each cone mold (about 1/2-inch thick) to form a cohesive potato shell. Return the cones to the oven seam-side down for another 8–10 minutes to crisp up and hold their shape.
- Cook the Cheeseburger Filling: While the cones finish crispening, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the ground beef and chopped onion together until fully cooked through (about 6–8 minutes). Drain off any excess grease.
- Season the Meat: Turn the heat down to low and stir in the ketchup, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and most of the crumbled bacon bits. Fold in 1/2 cup of the shredded cheddar until melted and gooey. Remove from heat.
- Assemble and Load: Carefully remove the crisp tater tot shells from their molds and place them upright on a baking sheet. Spoon the warm cheeseburger mixture generously into each cone, pressing down gently to pack it tight.
- Create the Cheese Volcano: Top each loaded cone with a massive pile of the remaining cheddar and mozzarella cheese, allowing it to spill slightly over the edges. Bake for an additional 5–7 minutes until the cheese is completely melted, hot, and bubbling.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish the tops with your extra bacon bits, chopped dill pickles, or a drizzle of burger sauce. Serve hot immediately!