Preheat the oven and cook the frozen tater tots following the package directions until they are golden brown and crunchy.

Let the tots cool briefly so they can be handled and shaped without falling apart.

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef. Cook, breaking it into small pieces, until browned and no longer pink.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then drain any excess fat from the pan.

Arrange the crispy tater tots on a plate or baking sheet, stacking or grouping them to form cone shapes or small mounds that will hold the filling.

Spoon the cooked ground beef onto each tater tot cone, then sprinkle shredded cheddar and crumbled bacon over the top.

Place the assembled cones in a preheated oven at 190°C (375°F) and bake for 5–7 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and everything is warmed through.

Remove from the oven and serve immediately while hot; offer your favorite dipping sauce on the side if desired.