Description
Savory mini tater tot cheeseburgers blend classic American comfort with bite-sized perfection. Crispy potato nuggets cradle juicy beef and melted cheese, creating an irresistible party snack that keeps guests coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 48 frozen tater tots (about 2 cups or 340 grams)
- ½ pound (225 grams) ground beef
- 6 slices cheddar cheese
Seasonings and Spices:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
Optional Toppings and Extras:
- 12 mini dill pickle slices
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons mustard
- Non-stick cooking spray
- Toothpicks for serving
Instructions
- Transform frozen tater tots into crispy, interconnected base platforms by positioning them side by side on a lined baking sheet.
- Carefully compress each potato cluster using gentle pressure from a utensil’s smooth edge, creating a cohesive foundation resembling a rustic burger canvas.
- Lightly mist the compressed tater tot surfaces with cooking spray to enhance golden-brown potential and promote uniform crispness.
- Position the prepared tray in a preheated oven, allowing the potato clusters to transform through carefully monitored thermal exposure.
- Rotate the baking sheet midway through cooking duration to guarantee balanced caramelization and textural consistency across the entire surface.
- Monitor the tater tot bases, removing them when they achieve a rich, amber-toned exterior with pronounced crispy edges, typically requiring approximately 20-25 minutes of heat treatment.
- Let the constructed potato platforms rest momentarily after extraction, allowing structural stabilization before adorning with subsequent burger components.
- Layer seasoned ground meat, melted cheese, and preferred garnishes atop the crispy tater tot foundations to complete the miniature culinary creation.
Notes
- Craft your tater tot “buns” by gently pressing pairs together, ensuring they create a sturdy base for your mini burgers.
- Maximize crispiness by using a non-stick cooking spray and flipping halfway through baking, which guarantees a golden, crunchy exterior.
- Customize your mini cheeseburgers with various toppings like pickles, onions, or special sauce to elevate the classic burger experience.
- For a healthier version, use lean ground beef or turkey and opt for baked tater tots instead of deep-fried for a lighter meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg