Description

Mini Tater Tot Cheeseburgers combine two beloved comfort foods into one irresistible bite-sized treat. Golden, crispy tater tots are topped with juicy, flavorful cheeseburgers for a delicious twist on the classic slider. Perfect for game day, parties, or as a fun family dinner, these mini burgers will have everyone reaching for more. Serve with your favorite condiments and enjoy these bite-sized masterpieces!

Ingredients

Scale

For the Cheeseburgers:

1 lb ground beef (preferably 80/20 for juiciness)
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
1/2 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional for added flavor)
12–15 mini tater tots (store-bought or homemade)
6 slices cheddar cheese (cut into halves or quarters to fit mini burgers)

For the Toppings:

Mini pickles or dill pickle chips
Ketchup and mustard (or your favorite condiments)
Lettuce (optional)
Sliced tomatoes (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Tater Tots: Preheat your oven according to the package directions for the tater tots (usually 425°F or 220°C). Bake the tater tots on a baking sheet until golden and crispy, usually 20-25 minutes. Halfway through baking, give them a shake to ensure they cook evenly.
Make the Mini Burger Patties: While the tater tots are baking, form the ground beef into mini burger patties, about 2-3 inches in diameter. Season both sides of the patties with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. If using Worcestershire sauce, mix it into the beef before forming the patties.
Cook the Mini Burgers: Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the mini patties for 2-3 minutes per side or until browned and cooked through. During the last minute of cooking, place a piece of cheese on each patty to melt.
Assemble the Mini Tater Tot Cheeseburgers: Once the tater tots and mini burger patties are done, it’s time to assemble. Take a baked tater tot, top it with a mini burger patty, and add any desired toppings like pickles, lettuce, and tomato.
Serve and Enjoy: Serve your mini tater tot cheeseburgers warm with condiments like ketchup, mustard, or any of your favorites. These mini burgers are perfect for dipping and snacking!

Notes

If you want to add a twist, you can use different cheeses such as American, Swiss, or pepper jack.
You can customize the toppings to fit your preferences — try adding bacon bits, sautéed onions, or even a small drizzle of barbecue sauce.
These are great as appetizers for a party, or you can serve them as a fun main dish for family meals.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Appetizer, Main Course
Method: Baking, Pan-frying
Cuisine: American

Keywords: mini cheeseburgers, tater tot sliders, cheeseburger bites, bite-sized burgers, party appetizer, tater tot recipe, fun burgers, easy slider recipe