Recipe: Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole

Welcome to a nostalgic culinary delight that effortlessly combines comfort and nutrition – the Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole! This quick and healthy mid-week recipe is not just a family favorite but a perfect testament to the joy of wholesome, delicious meals. Packed with savory ingredients like succulent ground beef, crispy bacon, gooey cheese, golden tater tots, and a touch of nutrient-rich spinach, this casserole is a delightful symphony of flavors that will leave your taste buds singing.

But the magic doesn't stop there – we've elevated this classic dish by incorporating Greek yogurt for a creamy, tangy twist that adds a wholesome touch. This balanced blend of protein, veggies, and a hint of indulgence makes it an ideal choice for a family dinner that's both satisfying and nourishing. Say goodbye to mid-week meal dilemmas and hello to the joy of preparing a Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole that's bound to bring smiles to your dinner table!

Ingredients

1.5# 85/15 ground beef

3 oz cooked, chopped bacon (Hormel)

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (full, reduced-fat, or fat-free)

1 (32 oz) package frozen tater tots

1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cheddar cheese soup

1 (16 oz) container no fat greek yogurt

1 cup frozen spinach

1/2 cup diced onion (frozen or fresh)

STEP 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray a 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray. Set aside.

STEP 2: Cook ground beef in a large skillet until no longer pink. Drain fat.

STEP 3: In a large bowl, combine cooked beef, bacon, cheddar cheese, tater tots, cheese soup, and sour cream. Mix until thoroughly combined.

STEP 4: Spread mixture into prepared pan.

STEP 5: Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until bubbly.

8 servings

519 cal

37g protein

23g carb

24-31g fat (depending on fat content of cheese)

Paleo Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken Pot Pie, for me, is something I've always wanted to like. It's great in theory: savory, filling, comfort food. Sadly, I've only ever experienced the salty, unsatisfying, terrible variations that are sold in the frozen food section.

Last night my 34-year wait ended.

Please do yourself a favor and make this recipe. It is one of the best things I've ever made or tasted. It was quick, easy, healthy, and all-round amazing.

THIS Paleo Chicken Pot Pie is unreal. The small dish in the background was after Duke looked under the crust and rejected it. So, I ate that one, too.

My only adjustments were that I used the entirety of a roasted chicken (not just chicken breasts) and it was most certainly NOT organic. I also subbed out the almond flour for coconut flour due to my almond allergy. ***If you use the recipe as written, you should get a crust that fully covers the dish.***