Here’s a fun and delicious recipe for Mini Tater Tot Cheeseburgers – perfect as party snacks, appetizers, or a creative twist on your classic cheeseburger.
🧆 Mini Tater Tot Cheeseburgers Recipe
Makes about 12-16 mini burgers
🧂 Ingredients:
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48 tater tots (for top and bottom “buns” – 3 per burger)
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1/2 pound ground beef
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
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4 slices of cheddar cheese (cut into small squares)
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2-3 slices of cooked bacon (crumbled) – optional
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Pickle slices (small or cut into quarters)
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Ketchup and mustard (for drizzling or dipping)
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Toothpicks or small skewers
🔪 Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C)
Bake the tater tots on a baking sheet for about 20-25 minutes or until golden and crispy. Flip halfway for even crispiness. -
Prepare the beef patties:
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While tots bake, season ground beef with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
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Roll into small balls (about 1 tbsp each) and flatten slightly into mini patties.
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Cook on a skillet over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side, or until fully cooked.
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Add cheese:
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Place a small piece of cheese on each patty just before removing from heat. Cover with a lid for 30 seconds to melt.
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Assemble mini burgers:
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Take 1 tater tot and gently press it down to make a flat base.
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Layer: flat tot, beef patty with cheese, bacon (if using), a tiny pickle slice, and another flat tot on top.
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Secure with a toothpick or skewer.
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Serve:
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Drizzle with ketchup/mustard or serve on the side for dipping.
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