Description
Tater tot mini cheeseburger bites bring classic American comfort to appetizer form with crispy potato bases topped with juicy seasoned beef and melted cheese. Compact party favorites pack big flavor into small bites that guests will devour with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound ground beef
Dairy:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Seasonings and Additions:
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 24 frozen tater tots
- 24 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 24 pickle slices
Condiments and Serving:
- Ketchup for serving
- Mustard for serving
- Toothpicks for assembly
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to the temperature recommended on the tater tot package (typically 425°F or 218°C). Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil to simplify post-cooking cleanup.
- In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly blend ground beef with Worcestershire sauce, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper until the seasonings are evenly distributed.
- Carefully craft small beef patties that match the diameter of the tater tots, ensuring uniform size for consistent cooking.
- Arrange tater tots on the prepared baking sheet and bake according to package instructions until they develop a crispy, golden-brown exterior.
- While tater tots are roasting, heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the beef patties. Sear each side for 2-3 minutes until they reach a safe internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
- After removing tater tots and beef patties from their respective cooking surfaces, create mini cheeseburger stacks by positioning a beef patty atop each tater tot.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the warm beef patties, allowing the residual heat to gently melt the cheese.
- Garnish each mini cheeseburger with a halved cherry tomato and a crisp pickle slice for added flavor and visual appeal.
- Insert a toothpick through each mini cheeseburger to facilitate easy handling and serving.
- Present the Tater Tot Mini Cheeseburger Bites immediately, accompanied by ketchup and mustard for optional dipping.
Notes
- Crisp tater tots form the perfect potato base, replacing traditional burger buns for a fun, creative twist on classic cheeseburgers.
- Seasoning ground beef with Worcestershire sauce adds deep, rich umami flavor that elevates the mini burger’s taste profile.
- Cook beef patties quickly over medium heat to retain juiciness and prevent overcooking, ensuring tender, flavorful meat.
- Use parchment paper or foil for hassle-free cleanup and to prevent tater tots from sticking to the baking sheet.
- Melt cheese directly on warm patties to create a gooey, smooth topping that binds the mini cheeseburger ingredients together.
- Toothpicks make these bite-sized appetizers perfect for parties, game days, and easy finger food that guests can grab and enjoy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 98 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 6.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg