Description
Mini Tater Tot Cheeseburgers are delightful bite-sized snacks featuring crispy tater tots sandwiching juicy, seasoned beef patties topped with melted cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, and pickle slices. These fun and easy-to-make mini burgers are perfect for parties, appetizers, or casual get-togethers.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Mini Cheeseburger Patties
- 1 lb ground beef
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
For Assembly
- 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
- Prepare the beef mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder thoroughly to distribute the seasonings evenly.
- Form mini patties: Shape the seasoned beef into small patties about 1 inch in diameter, perfect for the mini buns made of tater tots.
- Heat the skillet: Warm a skillet over medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the patties evenly.
- Cook patties: Place the mini beef patties in the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are fully cooked through and browned.
- Melt cheese on patties: In the last minute of cooking, lay a small square of cheddar cheese on each patty, allowing it to melt gently with the residual heat.
- Assemble base layer: Take one crispy tater tot and place a small dollop of mayonnaise on top to add creaminess and hold the layers together.
- Add lettuce and patty: Place a piece of lettuce over the mayonnaise, then add a cheeseburger patty with melted cheddar on top of the lettuce.
- Top with tomato and pickle: Add a slice of cherry tomato and a small pickle slice on the cheeseburger patty for fresh and tangy flavor contrasts.
- Complete the burger: Place another tater tot on top to complete the mini burger sandwich.
- Secure with toothpick: Insert a toothpick through the layers to hold the mini cheeseburger together securely for easy handling and serving.
- Arrange and serve: Arrange the mini tater tot cheeseburgers on a serving platter and serve with ketchup and additional mayonnaise on the side for dipping.
Notes
- For crispier tater tots, bake or air fry them according to package instructions before assembling.
- You can substitute cheddar cheese with any cheese of preference, such as American or pepper jack.
- To make cooking easier, chill the patties slightly before frying to help them hold their shape.
- Customize with additional toppings like mustard, pickled jalapeños, or sliced onions if desired.
