Bacon Cheeseburger Stuffed Tater Tot Cones with Colossal Cheese Volcano

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Form the cones: Grease metal cone molds or create cone shapes using aluminum foil. Arrange tater tots around each cone tightly to form an even shell. Secure with toothpicks if necessary.
3. Bake the cones for 20–25 minutes, or until golden and mostly crisp. Carefully remove molds and return cones to the oven for an additional 5 minutes to firm up the interior.
4. Make the filling: In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and diced onion. Sauté until the beef is browned and onions are softened.
5. Stir in bacon, shredded cheddar, ketchup, and mustard. Cook until everything is melted and well combined. Set aside.
6. Prepare the cheese volcano: In a saucepan, whisk together the shredded cheddar, milk, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously, until thickened and smooth.
7. Assemble: Fill each tater tot cone with the cheeseburger mixture. Stand cones upright in a large bowl or platter.
8. Finish with cheese volcano: Pour the warm cheese sauce over the tops of the cones, letting it flow down like lava.
9. Garnish with chopped pickles, green onions, or extra bacon if desired. Serve hot.

Variations :

• Spicy Kick: Add jalapeños or hot sauce to the cheeseburger mix or cheese sauce.
• Mini Cones: Make smaller cones for bite-sized appetizers.
• BBQ Twist: Swap ketchup and mustard for barbecue sauce in the beef mixture.
• Vegetarian Version: Use plant-based ground meat and skip the bacon.

Tips :

• Use foil cones for easy shaping if you don’t have metal molds. Lightly grease to prevent sticking.
• Freeze assembled cones (unbaked) for up to 1 week. Bake straight from frozen, adding 5–7 minutes.
• Stir the cheese sauce continuously to avoid clumping or burning.
• Serve with mini forks or skewers for easy grabbing, or break cones apart for dipping.

This Bacon Cheeseburger Stuffed Tater Tot Cone tower is part dish, part edible spectacle. It’s outrageous, delicious, and unforgettable—perfect for feeding a crowd and impressing everyone at the table.