![]() ![]() The recipe also calls for a can of condensed cream of chicken soup. Otherwise, I recommend using a couple of strips of actual bacon. But don’t use those God-awful fake orange ones. In a pinch you can buy bacon bits found in the salad section. The recipe calls for a couple of strips of bacon. You’ll be draining off the excess fat, but that fat in the meat will keep it soft and tender. Therefore, I recommend using 93% lean 7% fat. Otherwise, I find the meat tougher and dryer. But since the meat will be cooked twice, the added fat helps keep the meat juicy. Normally, I’m an extra lean kind of girl. So I find that ground beef with a higher fat content does better with this recipe. I found a similar recipe a few years back in a magazine and I’ve tweaked it over the years and it’s turned into this yummy recipe. Let’s be honest, all great casseroles contain this creamy can of meaty goodness. It also calls for a can of cream of chicken soup. It combines three of my favorite ingredients: cheese, beef, and bacon. Okay folks, today I’m sharing one of my favorite weeknight recipes. Use a Thermometer to ensure Ground Beef Reaches the Safely Cooked Internal Temperature of 160☏.This yummy, cheesy, bacon cheeseburger casserole is easy for weeknight dinners, potlucks and makes a great left over meal. Use separate plates to carry raw ground beef patties to the cooking area and cooked patties to the serving area. Wash cutting boards, bowls, and utensils used to prepare raw ground beef with hot soapy water and rinse well. Wash hands thoroughly before and after handling raw ground beef. Keep raw and ready-to-eat meats separate. ![]() ![]() Thaw raw ground beef on a plate on the lowest shelf of the refrigerator, to avoid dripping onto other foods. ![]() It can keep up to 3 months if properly stored in the refrigerator. Check it out! My preferred method is baking it in the oven.Īnd don't throw away that bacon grease! Bacon is expensive and the grease is great for making Scrambled Eggs, Grilled Cheese, Popcorn and even hash browns. If you struggle to make bacon perfectly, I've put together a short tutorial on How to Make Perfect Bacon - 3 Ways. If you've ever wondered what part of the pig Bacon comes from check out the picture below. If you are looking for an easy-to-make casserole that can feed a bunch of hungry people, then this recipe is for you. We wanted our cheeseburgers to have all the fixings like tomato, pickles, and onions but you can omit those final ingredients if you feel like it.Įither way, if you love cheeseburgers, you won't be disappointed with this dish. The Tater Tots come out super crunchy as they should. I think the Velveeta we melt with the meat gives you that childhood memory of processed cheese on a burger. My wife said that it reminded her of her childhood with her parents would make cheeseburgers. Very similar to my Pizza Tater Tots Casserole. A few ingredients you probably already have in your pantry and about 1 hour of your time. What I love about this recipe is its simplicity. Ground Beef Mixture SimmeringĪnd what's a good cheeseburger without a side of tasty fries? Now can you imagine a casserole that tastes just like a bacon cheeseburger with fries? Too good to be true? Nope. Some people like their cheeseburgers with bacon while others like the full works including tomatoes and pickles. This Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Bake tastes just like a cheeseburger with fries! Cheeseburgers are the cornerstone of American food. ![]()
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