Baked Beef and Bacon Tater Tot Casserole

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and 1 cup of the chopped onion, crumbling the meat, until the beef is no longer pink and the onion is tender, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat.

2. 2

   Stir in the tomato sauce, Velveeta cheese, ground mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cheese is melted, about 4-6 minutes.

3. 3

   Transfer the beef mixture to a greased 13x9-inch or 3.5-quart baking dish. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon over the top. Arrange the frozen tater tots in an even layer over the cheese and bacon.

4. 4

   Bake, uncovered, for 35-40 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and the casserole is bubbly. Top with the chopped grape tomatoes, sliced dill pickles, and the remaining chopped onion.