Description
Savory mini tater tot cheeseburgers offer a playful twist on classic burger fare, combining crispy potato bites with juicy beef and melted cheese. Guests will devour these irresistible bite-sized treats that promise maximum flavor in one perfect, compact package.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 48 frozen tater tots (about 2 cups)
- ½ lb (225 g) ground beef
- 6 slices cheddar cheese
- 12 mini dill pickle slices
Seasoning Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
Additional Ingredients:
- Non-stick cooking spray
- 2 tablespoons ketchup (optional)
- 2 tablespoons mustard (optional)
- Toothpicks for serving
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring complete surface coverage.
- Position tater tot clusters side by side, creating compact pairs with gentle pressure from a utensil to transform them into miniature base platforms.
- Apply a delicate mist of cooking spray across the potato clusters to enhance golden potential.
- Roast the transformed tater tot foundations for approximately 22 minutes, rotating halfway through the cooking process to guarantee uniform crispness and beautiful bronze coloration.
- Remove the baking sheet and allow potato bases to cool slightly, creating a stable foundation for additional toppings.
- Layer seasoned ground beef atop each potato cluster, ensuring complete coverage and compact placement.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese generously over the meat, allowing edges to melt and create a delectable binding.
- Return the mini cheeseburger assemblages to the oven for an additional 5-7 minutes, watching carefully to prevent overcooking.
- Garnish with diced pickles, minced onions, and a drizzle of preferred condiments like ketchup or mustard.
- Serve immediately while cheese remains melted and potato bases maintain optimal crunchiness.
Notes
- Enhance crispiness by ensuring tater tots are completely thawed before arranging and pressing together.
- For a leaner version, use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef to reduce fat content while maintaining delicious flavor.
- Customize toppings to suit dietary preferences, such as using dairy-free cheese for lactose-intolerant guests or adding extra veggie toppings for more nutrition.
- Prevent sticking by using a silicone baking mat or generously greasing the parchment paper, ensuring easy removal and clean-up.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg