Description
Mini tater tot cheeseburgers blend classic American comfort flavors into bite-sized perfection. Crispy potato bites topped with seasoned beef and melted cheese create an irresistible party appetizer you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
Seasonings:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Toppings and Accompaniments:
- 24 tater tots, cooked and crispy
- 6 slices cheddar cheese, cut into small squares
- 12 small pickle slices
- 6 cherry tomatoes, sliced
- Lettuce leaves, cut into small pieces
- Mayonnaise for serving
- Ketchup for serving
- Toothpicks for assembly
Instructions
- Craft compact ground beef patties by blending beef with seasonings, forming small 1-inch discs ensuring uniform size and consistent flavor profile.
- Preheat skillet to medium-high temperature around 375°F, searing patties precisely 2-3 minutes per side until thoroughly cooked and developing rich caramelized exterior.
- During final cooking minute, drape cheddar cheese atop each patty allowing gentle melting and creating smooth, glossy cheese coating.
- Select crispy golden tater tots as burger foundation, applying thin mayonnaise layer for creamy texture and enhanced moisture.
- Layer fresh lettuce atop mayo-coated tater tot, positioning melted cheeseburger patty centrally for optimal structural integrity.
- Crown each miniature burger with vibrant cherry tomato slice and tangy pickle, introducing complementary flavor dimensions.
- Complete mini burger construction by placing second tater tot as crowning element, stabilizing entire creation with slender toothpick.
- Artfully arrange finished mini tater tot cheeseburgers on elegant serving platter, accompanying with classic ketchup and additional mayonnaise for personalized dipping experience.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and keep mini burgers light and crispy.
- Gently mix meat seasonings to prevent overworking, which can make patties tough and dense.
- Ensure tater tots are extra crispy by baking them first until golden brown before assembling burgers.
- Experiment with cheese varieties like pepper jack or Swiss for different flavor profiles and add exciting twists to the classic recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg