Description
Cheeseburger Stuffed Tater Tot Cones with Colossal Cheese Volcano are a fun and indulgent snack or party appetizer. Crispy tater tot cones are filled with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and topped with a gooey ‘cheese volcano’ for a cheesy explosion of flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 frozen tater tots
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup pickles, chopped (optional)
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 12 small waffle cones or similar cones (edible or reusable cones for shaping)
- Cooking spray or oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Spray waffle cones lightly with cooking spray and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange frozen tater tots around each cone to form a cone shape and bake for 20–25 minutes or until crispy and golden.
- Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with onion, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat.
- Remove from heat and stir in half the cheddar cheese and pickles if using.
- Once tater tot cones are crispy, carefully fill each cone with the cooked beef mixture.
- Top each filled cone with shredded mozzarella and remaining cheddar cheese to create the ‘cheese volcano.’
- Return cones to the oven for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve warm with ketchup and mayonnaise on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Use mini waffle cones from a specialty store or shape your own with parchment paper.
- Try adding diced jalapeños or hot sauce to the beef for a spicy kick.
- Great for game day, parties, or kid-friendly snacks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed cone
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: cheeseburger cones, tater tot cones, cheesy appetizers, party snacks, stuffed tater tots