Description
Looking for a fun, crowd-pleasing snack or appetizer? These Mini Tater Tot Cheeseburgers are the perfect bite-sized twist on the classic cheeseburger and fries combo. With crispy tater tots, juicy beef patties, melted cheddar, and all the traditional toppings, they’re sure to be a hit at your next party, game day, or family gathering. Easy to make and customizable to your taste, these mini burgers are packed with flavor and fun!
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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
- In a bowl, combine ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, mixing thoroughly to blend the flavors.
- Shape the mixture into small patties, each about 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and carefully place the patties in the skillet.
- Sauté the patties for 2-3 minutes on each side until they reach your desired level of doneness.
- During the last minute of cooking, lay a small square of cheddar cheese atop each patty, allowing it to melt slightly.
- Begin assembly by taking a crispy tater tot and adding a dollop of mayonnaise directly on top.
- Add a piece of lettuce over the mayonnaise, followed by the cheesy meat patty.
- Place a slice of cherry tomato atop the patty and finish with one pickle slice to add flavor.
- Cap it off with another tater tot to complete your mini burger stack.
- Secure the entire creation with a toothpick to keep it all together.
- Arrange the completed mini tater tot cheeseburgers on a colorful serving platter for presentation.
- Serve with small bowls of ketchup and extra mayonnaise on the side for dipping.
Notes
- You can customize the toppings by adding items like sautéed onions, bacon, or avocado for extra flavor.
- For the best texture, make sure the tater tots are cooked until crispy.
- These mini burgers are perfect for entertaining, and the toothpicks make them easy to serve and eat.
- You can make the patties and cook the tater tots in advance, and then assemble them right before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes