Mini Tater Tot Cheeseburgers
Small seasoned beef patties baked with cheddar and topped with crispy tater tots on soft little buns.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Two baking sheets
- Instant read thermometer
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 16 oz ground beef 80/20
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or American
- 12 oz frozen tater tots about 24 tots
- 8 small soft burger buns slider size
Instructions
Cooking
- Prep. Heat the oven according to the tater tot package. Line two baking sheets.
- Season. Soften the onion and garlic in a skillet, then cool them. Mix with the beef, salt, and pepper.
- Form. Shape the mixture into 8 small patties.
- Bake. Bake the tots per the package and the patties until browned and 160 degrees F in the center.
- Melt. Top the patties with cheddar for the last minute of baking.
- Build. Set each patty on a bun, add a few tots, and top with the bun. Serve right away.
Notes
Substitutions: American cheese melts smoothly in place of cheddar. Dinner rolls can replace the buns.
Tips: Do not overmix the beef. Assemble just before serving to keep the tots crisp.
Storage: Store the parts separately for up to 3 days. Reheat the patties to 165 degrees F.