Description
Savory mini tater tot cheeseburgers deliver a playful twist on classic burger flavors, combining crispy potato bites with juicy beef and melted cheese. Bite-sized party pleasers promise to delight guests with their irresistible combination of comfort and convenience.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef (85% lean)
- 12 tater tots
- 12 mini burger buns (or slider buns)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Condiments and Optional Toppings:
- 12 small pickle slices (optional)
- 1 tablespoon ketchup (optional)
- 1 tablespoon mustard (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 400°F (200°C) and arrange tater tots in a uniform layer across a baking sheet, roasting precisely according to package guidelines until golden and crispy.
- Craft small, uniform beef patties while tots are cooking, massaging them with a blend of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to enhance flavor profiles.
- Ignite a skillet over medium-high temperature, carefully searing each miniature patty for 3-4 minutes per side, ensuring a rich caramelized exterior and desired internal temperature.
- Crown each sizzling patty with a melting cheddar cheese slice during the final cooking moments, allowing the cheese to luxuriously drape over the meat.
- Extract perfectly crisp tater tots from the oven and commence burger assembly: nestle each cheese-covered patty onto a petite bun, crown with a single golden tot, and embellish with optional pickle garnish or preferred condiments.
- Present these miniature delights immediately, showcasing the harmonious blend of crispy potato, juicy meat, and molten cheese.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with turkey or plant-based alternatives for healthier protein options.
- Ensure tater tots are crispy by spreading them evenly on the baking sheet and avoiding overcrowding.
- Use parchment paper for easier cleanup and preventing tots from sticking.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like pepper jack or smoked gouda for unique flavor profiles.
- Season patties generously but avoid overworking the meat to maintain a tender texture.
- Opt for mini whole wheat buns to add nutritional value and boost fiber intake.
- Prep ingredients beforehand to streamline the cooking process and reduce kitchen stress.
- Keep tots warm in a low-temperature oven while cooking patties to maintain optimal serving temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking, Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg