Description
Crowd-pleasing mini tater tot cheeseburgers merge classic American comfort with bite-sized brilliance. Crispy potato bases topped with juicy beef and melted cheese create an irresistible party snack you’ll devour in seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 12 mini tater tots
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
Toppings and Condiments:
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp mustard
- 1/4 cup diced pickles
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
Seasoning and Extras:
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 12 small slider buns
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and arrange mini tater tots on a baking sheet, cooking until golden and crispy for about 15-20 minutes.
- While tots are baking, season ground beef with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, mixing thoroughly to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Divide seasoned beef into 12 small, thin patties that match the size of the tater tots, creating uniform mini burger bases.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook patties for 2-3 minutes per side until they reach desired doneness, ensuring a nice sear.
- Top each cooked patty with a slice of cheddar cheese, allowing it to melt slightly from the residual heat.
- Lightly toast the slider buns to add a crisp texture and enhance their flavor.
- Assemble the mini cheeseburgers by placing a cheese-covered patty on each bun, then adding a crispy tater tot on top.
- Layer condiments generously: spread mayonnaise on the bottom bun, add ketchup and mustard on the patty, then sprinkle diced pickles and onions for extra crunch and flavor.
- Serve immediately while tots are hot and cheese is melted, creating a perfect bite-sized burger experience.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with turkey or plant-based alternatives for healthier protein options that cater to different dietary preferences.
- Experiment with cheese varieties like pepper jack or smoked gouda to add unique flavor dimensions and elevate the classic cheeseburger profile.
- Crisp tater tots thoroughly by spreading them evenly on the baking sheet and avoiding overcrowding, ensuring maximum golden-brown crunchiness.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time to streamline the cooking process, making these mini burgers perfect for quick gatherings or game day snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 392
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 741 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg