Bacon Cheeseburger Bomb is loaded with seasoned ground beef, crispy tater tots, cheddar cheese, and bacon, all layered in a cast iron skillet and baked until golden and crispy. It’s a fun twist on a bacon cheeseburger that’s made for sharing.
I originally made this for my husband, and it was an instant hit. Bacon, beef, cheese, and tater tots all wrapped together is definitely over-the-top comfort food, but that’s exactly what makes this one fun. 💙
Why I Love This Recipe
About the Ingredients ⭐
- Ground Beef: Use lean ground beef and season it with salt and pepper.
- Bacon: Adds smoky bacon flavor throughout the cheeseburger bomb.
- Tater Tots: Use a 32-ounce bag of frozen tater tots. No need to thaw them first.
- Cheddar Cheese: Shredded cheddar adds plenty of cheesy flavor between the layers.
Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below
How to Make Bacon Cheeseburger Bomb
Arrange the bacon: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lay the bacon in a cast iron skillet, leaving the ends hanging over the sides of the pan.
Cook the beef: Cook the ground beef until browned and crumbled. Season with salt and pepper, then drain any excess grease.
Layer everything: Arrange a layer of frozen tater tots over the bacon. Add the ground beef, followed by cheddar cheese. Top with another layer of tater tots and cheese.
Wrap with bacon: Fold the bacon hanging over the sides of the skillet over the top of the tater tot mixture.
Bake: Bake for about 1 hour, or until the bacon is golden brown and cooked through.
Tips I Found Helpful 💙
- Use a cast iron skillet: It helps the bacon cook evenly and get crispy around the edges.
- Drain the beef: Remove excess grease before adding the ground beef to the skillet.
- Keep the tots frozen: Add them straight from the freezer—no need to thaw.
- Let it rest: Give it a few minutes after baking before slicing so the layers hold together.
Questions Readers Ask Most
Can I make this without a cast iron skillet?
Yes. Use a large oven-safe skillet or baking dish that can hold all the layers.
How do I know when it’s done?
The bacon should be fully cooked and golden brown, and the cheese should be hot and melted.
Can I use a different cheese?
Yes. Colby Jack, Monterey Jack, or a cheddar blend would all work well.
How do I store leftovers?
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer to help crisp the bacon and tater tots again.
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Cast Iron Skillet Bacon Cheeseburger Bomb Recipe
Bacon Cheeseburger Bomb is loaded with ground beef, crispy tater tots, cheddar cheese, and bacon, all baked together in a cast iron skillet.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 pound bacon
- 1 (32-ounce) bag frozen tater tots
- 16 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Arrange the bacon in a cast iron skillet, leaving the ends hanging over the sides of the pan.
- Cook the ground beef until browned and crumbled. Season with salt and pepper, then drain any excess grease.
- Arrange a layer of frozen tater tots over the bacon.
- Add the cooked ground beef.
- Sprinkle with a layer of cheddar cheese.
- Add another layer of tater tots and cheddar cheese.
- Fold the bacon hanging over the sides of the skillet over the top.
- Bake for about 1 hour, or until the bacon is golden brown and fully cooked.
- Let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Notes
For crispier bacon, make sure the bacon strips overlap slightly but aren't piled too heavily on top of one another.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 672Total Fat: 49gSaturated Fat: 21gUnsaturated Fat: 28gCholesterol: 163mgSodium: 1421mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 2gSugar: 0gProtein: 48g
Wow! This looks delicious! Think my husband would love it!
What is the best size skillet?
Are the tater tots pre-baked? The directions don’t say to do a 2nd layer of meat but there is a 2nd layer in the picture, should we just keep repeating meat-tots-cheese till it’s used up then fold bacon over?