Description
These Cheeseburger Stuffed Tater Tot Cones with a Colossal Cheese Volcano are a fun and delicious twist on classic cheeseburgers. Crispy tater tot cones filled with a savory cheeseburger mixture and topped with a gooey cheese sauce create a show-stopping dish that is perfect for parties or a unique family dinner.
Ingredients
Tater Tot Cones:
- 4 cups frozen tater tots
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Cheeseburger Filling:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup diced onions
- ½ cup diced pickles
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
Cheese Sauce:
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
Garnish:
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Tater Tot Cones: Thaw the tater tots slightly and press them into cone molds or around greased foil cone forms. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Prepare Cheeseburger Filling: Brown ground beef with seasonings in a skillet. Add onions, pickles, ketchup, and mustard. Cook for 2 more minutes.
- Make Cheese Sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, add milk, cheddar, and smoked paprika. Stir until smooth.
- Assemble: Fill each tater tot cone with the cheeseburger mixture. Drizzle with cheese sauce for a volcano effect. Garnish with green onions and serve.
Notes
- You can make the tater tot cones ahead of time and reheat in the oven.
- For extra crispiness, air fry the cones before stuffing.
- Customize the filling with bacon bits or jalapeños for added flavor.
