👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1️⃣ Cook the Ground Beef:
🔥 Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
🍳 In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess fat if needed.

2️⃣ Prepare the Bacon:
🥓 In a separate pan, fry the bacon until crispy. Once done, crumble it into small pieces and set aside.

3️⃣ Combine Ingredients:
🧅 Add the chopped onions to the skillet with the cooked beef and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened.
🥫 Stir in the BBQ sauce and crumbled bacon, mixing everything thoroughly. Add salt and black pepper to taste.

4️⃣ Assemble the Casserole:
🥘 Spread the beef and bacon mixture evenly in the bottom of a casserole dish.
🍟 Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer on top of the beef mixture.
🧀 Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the tater tots.

5️⃣ Bake the Casserole:
🔥 Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden and crispy, and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

6️⃣ Serve and Enjoy:
🍽️ Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Scoop and enjoy the delicious, hearty layers of BBQ, beef, bacon, and crispy tater tots.