Step 1: Make the Tater Tot Cones
Option A: Use a cone mold (metal or DIY foil cone)
Option B: Line the inside of a small oven-safe bowl for cup-style cones
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mash slightly thawed tater tots with cheese, egg, salt, and pepper until they stick together.
- Press the mixture onto your cone mold or bowl to create a thick, even shell.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden and crispy. Let cool before removing from mold.
Air fryer? Go for 375°F for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway.
Step 2: Make the Bacon Cheeseburger Filling
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Once cooked, drain excess fat.
- Add chopped bacon, ketchup, mustard, and stir until combined.
- Sprinkle in cheese and stir until melted and gooey. Remove from heat.
Step 3: Stuff the Cones
Once your tater tot cones are golden and crispy and your beef is hot and cheesy:
- Spoon the beef mixture into each cone until stuffed full.
- Top with extra cheese, chopped pickles, green onions, or lettuce.
- Serve immediately while hot and crispy!
Perfect For:
- Game day snacks
- Party trays
- Late-night munchies
- Impressing literally everyone
- Fun family dinners
These cones are fun to eat, easy to hold, and even better when dipped in ranch, spicy mayo, or burger sauce.
Variations to Try
- Spicy Jalapeño Cheeseburger Cones: Add pickled jalapeños and pepper jack cheese
- Mac & Cheeseburger Cones:Â Stir in creamy mac and cheese with the beef filling
- Veggie Burger Version: Use plant-based meat and vegan cheese—still epic!
- Breakfast Cones:Â Swap beef for scrambled eggs, sausage, and melty cheese
Final Thoughts
Bacon Cheeseburger Stuffed Tater Tot Cones are everything that’s right about comfort food—crispy, cheesy, loaded, handheld, and full of flavor.
They’re fun to make. They’re outrageously fun to eat. And they’re the kind of recipe that turns you into a legend at any gathering.