Cafeteria Lunch Tray Tater Tot Casserole

Gooey cheese and smoky bacon in every crevice? That’s a damn party! Oh, and did I mention there's beer? It all comes together for a decadent dinner that's just crazy enough to work.

Ingredients

• 1lb ground beef (at least 80% lean)

• 1/2cup chopped onion

• 1 cup lager beer

• 1/2 cup beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)

• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

• 2 teaspoons spicy mustard

• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)

• 12 slices cooked bacon

• 1 bag tater tots

• 1 medium yellow onion,, diced

• 1 teaspoon beef spice rub/seasoning

• 2 cloves garlic,, minced

• 1/2 cup ketchup

• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard

• 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce

• 1/4 teaspoon each kosher salt and black pepper,, or to taste Gouda Beer Cheese

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour

• 1/2 cup beer of your choice

• 1/2 cup whole milk

• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

• 1/2 cup shredded gouda cheese

• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

• 1/2 teaspoon paprika

• 1/4 teaspoon each kosher salt and black pepper,, or to taste