Ingredients

• Ground beef: choose 80 or 85 percent lean for juicy filling and flavor
• Bacon: thick cut holds up really well and adds smoky richness
• Diced onions: mellow out during cooking and give that classic burger taste
• Ketchup: adds sweetness and a tangy kick to balance the meat
• Mayonnaise: brings creaminess that melts into the beef
• Mustard: classic yellow for zip but try Dijon for a grown up touch
• Salt and black pepper: grind fresh for the best aroma in every bite
• Frozen tater tots: look for sturdy ones with a crunchy exterior for easy hollowing
• Shredded cheddar cheese: gives that classic cheeseburger richness try sharp for more bite
• Shredded mozzarella cheese: stretches for an extra gooey topping use whole milk for the best melt
• Fresh block cheeses: always go for fresh block cheeses if you can since pre shredded can have a powdery coating

Instructions

Prepare the Filling: Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until it is deeply browned and all pink is gone about eight minutes Drain off the excess fat Mix in the bacon onions ketchup mayonnaise mustard salt and pepper Stir together to make sure the mixture is thoroughly combined The bacon should be crumbled pretty small so it mixes evenly Turn off the heat and let it cool slightly

Create the Tater Tot Cones: Carefully hollow out each tater tot using a small knife or spoon Take your time so they hold their shape and can be filled without falling apart A half inch well in each works great

Stuff and Cheese the Cones : Spoon the cheeseburger mixture into each hollowed tater tot Press gently to fill them right to the top so you have lots of beefy filling Sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the top of each one covering the meat mixture

Bake the Cones : Arrange the stuffed tater tots upright on a parchment lined baking sheet so the cheese stays on top Bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for fifteen to twenty minutes until the tater tots are golden brown and the cheddar is melted

Add the Cheesy Topping : While the cones bake mix mozzarella cheese with any leftover cheeseburger filling When the cones come out of the oven top each one with this mixture Press slightly so it sticks on top

Finish Melting and Serve : Return the tray to the oven for five to ten more minutes The mozzarella should become bubbly and brown Let them cool a minute before serving so the cheese sets a little