Cheeseburger Mac Stuffed Tots (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Tater Tot Base
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2 cups frozen tater tots
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Cooking spray or oil for greasing
→ Cheeseburger Filling
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1/2 lb ground beef
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon onion powder
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Salt and pepper to taste
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1 cup elbow macaroni
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2 tablespoons butter
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 cup milk
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1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
→ Optional Toppings
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1/4 cup chopped pickles
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2 tablespoons ketchup
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray.
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Arrange tater tots (4-5 per cup) in each muffin cup and bake for 10 minutes. Press down with a spoon to form a cup shape and bake for another 10 minutes until crispy.
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Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess grease.
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In a saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour, and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk and cook until thickened. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
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Mix the cheese sauce with the cooked macaroni and ground beef until well combined.
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Spoon the macaroni and beef mixture into each tater tot cup, pressing down lightly.
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Bake for another 10 minutes or until heated through and lightly golden on top.
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Top with chopped pickles and a drizzle of ketchup before serving, if desired.
# Notes:
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For extra crispiness, allow the tater tots to cool slightly before pressing into cup shapes.