Description
Mini tater tot sliders bring hearty comfort to party appetizers with crispy potato bases and juicy beef patties. Quick to prepare and irresistibly delicious, these bite-sized treats will delight guests at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 grams) ground beef
Seasoning Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Slider Components:
- 24 tater tots (pre-cooked until crispy)
- 6 slices cheddar cheese (cut into small squares)
- 12 small pickle slices
- 6 cherry tomatoes (sliced)
- Lettuce leaves (cut into small pieces)
Condiments:
- Mayonnaise
- Ketchup
Serving Accessory:
- Toothpicks
Instructions
- Create compact beef patties by thoroughly blending ground beef with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a mixing bowl. Shape the mixture into small, uniform circular patties approximately 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) in diameter.
- Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat and carefully place the mini beef patties into the pan. Cook each patty for 2-3 minutes per side, ensuring complete internal cooking with a golden-brown exterior. During the final minute of cooking, delicately position a small square of cheddar cheese atop each patty, allowing it to melt smoothly.
- Select crispy golden tater tots as the foundational layer for each slider. Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise across the surface, then add a fresh crisp lettuce leaf for added texture and freshness.
- Transfer the cheese-covered beef patty onto the lettuce, followed by a vibrant slice of cherry tomato and a tangy pickle slice. Crown the slider with a second tater tot to complete the miniature sandwich.
- Secure each mini slider with a toothpick to maintain structural integrity and prevent ingredient displacement during serving.
- Arrange the completed tater tot sliders artfully on a decorative serving platter. Accompany the sliders with ketchup and additional mayonnaise for optional dipping, and serve immediately while ingredients remain warm and crisp.
Notes
- Perfectly sized appetizers that pack a flavor punch for parties, game days, or casual gatherings.
- Quick and easy preparation method allows for fast cooking and assembly in under 20 minutes.
- Customize toppings and cheese varieties to match personal taste preferences or dietary needs.
- Use lean ground beef for a healthier version without compromising rich, juicy burger taste.
- Toothpicks help keep mini sliders compact and make them convenient finger food for guests.
- Cook patties to medium-well to ensure food safety while maintaining a tender meat texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg