Description
Crispy mini tater tot cheeseburgers combine classic American comfort food with bite-sized indulgence. Hearty sliders pack robust beef flavor and melted cheese, inviting you to savor each delectable morsel.
Ingredients
Scale
- 48 tater tots (2 cups)
- ½ lb (225 g) ground beef
- 6 slices cheddar cheese
- 12 mini dill pickle slices
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- non-stick cooking spray
- 2 tbsps ketchup (optional)
- 2 tbsps mustard (optional)
- toothpicks for serving
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, creating a non-stick surface for optimal cooking.
- Tater Tot Base: Arrange tater tot clusters tightly, gently pressing them together to form compact mini platforms, then lightly mist with cooking spray to enhance browning potential.
- Initial Roasting: Bake the tater tot foundations for 22 minutes, rotating midway to ensure consistent golden-brown crispness, then briefly cool to stabilize the base.
- Meat and Cheese Layer: Evenly distribute seasoned ground beef across each potato cluster, completely covering the surface, then generously sprinkle shredded cheese to create a melty, cohesive topping.
- Final Baking: Return the assembled mini cheeseburgers to the oven for 5-7 minutes, monitoring closely to prevent overcooking while allowing cheese to melt perfectly.
- Garnish and Serve: Adorn with diced pickles, minced onions, and a drizzle of preferred condiments like ketchup or mustard, then serve immediately to maintain the ideal crispy texture and melted cheese consistency.
Notes
- Optimize Potato Base: Press tater tots gently to create compact, sturdy platforms that support toppings without crumbling.
- Control Moisture Level: Use cooking spray sparingly to achieve golden crispness without making potato bases soggy or greasy.
- Monitor Cheese Melting: Watch closely during final baking to prevent cheese from burning while ensuring complete, smooth melting.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Substitute ground beef with plant-based meat alternatives or turkey for lighter protein options, maintaining similar texture and flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg