Description
Crispy mini tater tot cheeseburgers bring classic burger flavors into bite-sized perfection, combining ground beef, cheese, and golden potato bites. Crowd-pleasing party snacks offer quick, irresistible comfort that will have guests reaching for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 4 slices cheddar cheese, cut into small squares
Potato
- 2 cups frozen tater tots
Seasonings and Toppings
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons ketchup or burger sauce
- 1/4 cup shredded lettuce
- 2 tablespoons diced pickles
- 8 mini skewers or toothpicks
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F or air fryer to 400°F. Arrange tater tots on baking sheet and cook until golden and crispy, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Using a spatula, gently press each tater tot to create a slightly flattened surface for better burger stability.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix thoroughly.
- Form compact, small patties slightly smaller than the tater tots, ensuring even thickness for consistent cooking.
- Heat skillet over medium-high heat and cook patties for 2-3 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- During the last minute of cooking, place cheese slice on each patty and allow to melt completely.
- Select a crispy tater tot as the base, positioning it with the flattened side facing upward.
- Layer a cheese-covered beef patty directly on top of the tater tot base.
- Add a small dollop of ketchup for tangy flavor.
- Garnish with fresh lettuce leaf and pickle slice for crunch and additional taste.
- Crown with another tater tot, pressing gently to create a mini burger sandwich.
- Secure each mini burger with a decorative skewer for easy handling and presentation.
Notes
- Crisp tater tots create a crunchy foundation that’s more stable and flavorful than traditional burger buns.
- Keep ground beef juicy by not overworking the meat and cooking just until medium to prevent dryness.
- Remove skillet from heat after flipping patties and cover briefly to ensure smooth, even cheese melting without overcooking the meat.
- Swap beef for turkey or plant-based patties, use gluten-free tater tots, and replace cheese with vegan alternatives for multiple dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 816
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 2175 mg
- Fat: 65 g
- Saturated Fat: 28 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 37 g
- Trans Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 41 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg