Cheesy Tater Tot Meatloaf Casserole
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our Cheesy Tater Tot Meatloaf Casserole. This delicious dish combines the classic flavors of meatloaf with the crispy goodness of tater tots and a generous layer of gooey cheese. It's a crowd-pleasing recipe that will satisfy even the pickiest eaters.
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 908 grams 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 30 Ritz crackers crushed
- 240 ml 1 cup ketchup
- 56 grams 2 ounces Lipton onion soup mix
- 680 grams 24 ounces frozen tater tots
- 240 ml 1 cup Sweet Baby Ray's Hickory & Brown Sugar barbecue sauce
- 60 grams ¼ cup real bacon bits
- 226 grams 2 cups shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the ketchup and barbecue sauce. Mix well until blended, and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, place the ground beef.
- Place the Ritz crackers in a large Ziplock bag, seal it, and crush the crackers using a rolling pin.
- Transfer the crushed Ritz crackers to the bowl with the ground beef.
- Add the onion soup mix, eggs, half cup of the ketchup and barbecue sauce mixture to the bowl.
- Mix the ingredients using your hands until just combined.
- Grease a 22 x 33 cm (9 x 13 inch) baking dish and press the meat mixture into it.
- Spread the remaining ketchup and barbecue sauce mixture over the meat mixture.
- Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer on top of the sauce.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese and bacon bits over the tater tots.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and tent it to create space between the foil and the cheese.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 35 minutes.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 40 minutes or until the ground beef is fully cooked.
- Once done, take the casserole out of the oven and let it rest for a couple of minutes.
- Slice the casserole and serve it hot, savoring the delightful blend of flavors and textures.
