Description
Indulge in the refined comfort of a Pepper Jack Bacon Ranch Cheeseburger Tot Tray, where crispy tater tots meet the rich flavors of pepper jack cheese, smoky bacon, and zesty ranch dressing.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
4 cups frozen tater tots
1/2 cup ranch dressing
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2. In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned; season with salt and pepper.
3. Spread the tater tots on a baking sheet and bake according to package instructions until golden and crispy.
4. Once the tater tots are done, remove from the oven and sprinkle the cooked beef, crumbled bacon, and pepper jack cheese on top.
5. Return to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
6. Drizzle with ranch dressing and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
For an extra kick, add jalapeños or hot sauce to the beef mixture. This dish is perfect for game day or a casual gathering with friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Sandwiches, Burgers & Melts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tray
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg