🍔🥓🧀 Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Cones

Place a large skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef. Cook for 6–8 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula until fully browned and nicely caramelized. Drain any excess grease.

Add the cooked bacon, diced onions, ketchup, mayonnaise, and mustard. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly combined.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Continue cooking for another 2 minutes so the flavors can blend together beautifully.

Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.

2️⃣ Create the Tater Tot Cones
Working carefully, use a small paring knife, skewer, or narrow spoon to hollow out the center of each frozen tater tot.

Create a small cavity deep enough to hold the filling while leaving enough potato around the edges to maintain structure.

💡 Tip: Slightly thawing the tater tots for 5 minutes can make them easier to hollow without cracking.

3️⃣ Fill the Cones
Using a small spoon, generously fill each hollowed tater tot with the cheeseburger mixture.

Gently press the filling down to ensure every cone is packed with flavor.

Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over each filled cone.

4️⃣ First Bake
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Arrange the stuffed tater tot cones in a single layer, leaving a little space between each one.

Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until:

The tater tots become crispy and golden brown
The cheddar cheese is fully melted
The filling is hot and bubbling
5️⃣ Create the Signature « Volcano » Cheese Topping
While the cones bake, combine the mozzarella cheese with any remaining cheeseburger filling.

Remove the baking sheet from the oven.

Carefully spoon a generous mound of the mozzarella mixture onto the top of each cone, creating a dramatic volcano-like appearance.

6️⃣ Second Bake
Return the cones to the oven and bake for an additional 5–10 minutes.

The mozzarella should become melted, bubbly, and lightly golden in spots.

This second bake creates the incredible gooey cheese pull that makes these cones so irresistible.

7️⃣ Serve Immediately
Allow the cones to cool for 2–3 minutes before serving.

Serve hot while the cheese is still stretchy and molten for the ultimate bacon cheeseburger experience.

😍 Why You’ll Love These Tater Tot Cones
✅ Crispy on the outside, cheesy on the inside
✅ Combines two comfort-food favorites in one bite
✅ Perfect for parties and game-day gatherings
✅ Kid-friendly and adult-approved
✅ Incredible cheese pulls for social media-worthy photos
✅ Can be prepared ahead of time