Description
Crispy mini tater tot cheeseburgers merge classic American comfort food with playful party-style bites. Juicy beef, melted cheese, and golden potato nuggets create an irresistible snack you’ll crave at game day gatherings or casual celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
- 1 cup tater tots, cooked and mashed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Condiments and Toppings:
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup mustard
- 1/4 cup pickles, chopped
Seasoning:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Slider buns
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375F (190C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Combine ground beef with shredded cheddar, crumbled tater tots, ketchup, mustard, finely chopped pickles, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl, gently blending ingredients to maintain meat’s tenderness.
- Shape the meat mixture into compact, uniform small patties, ensuring they are slightly smaller than slider buns to allow for melting cheese and shrinkage during cooking.
- Arrange patties on the prepared baking sheet, leaving slight space between each to promote even heat circulation and crisp edges.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 22-24 minutes, checking internal temperature reaches 160F to ensure safe consumption.
- Remove from oven and let patties rest for 3-4 minutes to redistribute juices and maintain moisture.
- Transfer mini cheeseburgers onto slider buns, allowing guests to add optional garnishes like extra pickles or fresh lettuce if desired.
Notes
- Opt for lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and create a healthier mini cheeseburger.
- Crush tater tots completely for smoother texture and better binding in the meat mixture.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like smoked gouda or pepper jack for unique flavor profiles.
- Prepare these ahead of time and freeze uncooked patties for quick future meal options, storing them between parchment paper layers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg