Description

Mini Tater Tot Cheeseburgers are bite-sized, savory sliders perfect for parties, game days, or snacks. These delicious treats feature crispy baked tater tots sandwiching flavorful mini beef patties melted with cheddar cheese, topped with pickles and optional ketchup or burger sauce. Easy to prepare with a combination of baking and stovetop cooking, these crowd-pleasers bring together classic cheeseburger flavors in a fun and convenient handheld form.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
24 frozen tater tots
6 slices cheddar cheese, quartered
24 small pickle slices

Optional Ingredients

2 tablespoons ketchup or burger sauce
Fresh parsley or sesame seeds for garnish

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Instructions

Preheat and Bake Tater Tots: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the frozen tater tots in rows on the sheet and bake them for 20 to 25 minutes until they turn golden brown and become crispy.
Prepare the Mini Patties: While the tater tots are baking, combine ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Mix thoroughly, then divide the mixture into 12 small meatballs. Flatten each into a mini patty shape.
Cook the Patties: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook the mini burger patties for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until fully cooked through. During the last minute of cooking, place a quarter slice of cheddar cheese on each patty to allow it to melt.
Assemble the Mini Cheeseburgers: Once the tater tots are done baking, let them cool slightly. To assemble, stack one tater tot as the base, then place one cheeseburger patty on top. Add a small dollop of ketchup or burger sauce if using, then a pickle slice, and finish with another tater tot on top.
Secure and Garnish: Secure each mini cheeseburger with a toothpick to hold everything in place. Optionally, garnish with fresh parsley or sprinkle with sesame seeds for added flavor and presentation.
Serve: Serve the mini tater tot cheeseburgers immediately while warm as a fun appetizer or snack.

Notes

Perfect for parties or game day snacks due to their bite-sized convenience.
You can substitute ground beef with turkey or plant-based meat alternatives for variation.
Serve with your favorite dipping sauces such as mustard, ranch, or extra ketchup.
To keep them warm before serving, place assembled sliders on a baking sheet in a low oven.
For extra crispiness, you may flip tater tots halfway through baking.