Cheesy Ranch Tater Tot Pie
This comforting Cheesy Ranch Tater Tot Pie with BBQ Bacon Bliss is a delicious one-pan dish perfect for busy weeknights, featuring ground beef, crispy bacon, melty cheese, and crunchy tater tots.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef Preferably lean ground beef.
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled Use crispy bacon for the best texture.
- 2 cups frozen tater tots You can use fresh tater tots if preferred.
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Feel free to substitute with other cheese varieties.
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing Your favorite brand works well.
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce Choose a smoky BBQ sauce for extra flavor.
- 1 tsp smoked paprika Adds depth to the flavor.
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- to taste Salt and pepper Season as per your preference.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Add smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper for flavor. Drain any excess grease.
- Spread the cooked beef evenly in the bottom of a greased pie dish.
- Drizzle ranch dressing and BBQ sauce generously over the beef.
- Sprinkle crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer on top of the cheese and bacon.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
- Once done, let the pie cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Pairs well with a simple side salad or fresh veggies. Offer extra ranch or BBQ sauce on the side for dipping.