Ingredients:
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
24 tater tots, cooked and crispy
6 slices cheddar cheese, cut into small squares
12 small pickle slices
6 cherry tomatoes, sliced
Lettuce leaves, cut into small pieces
Mayonnaise, for serving
Ketchup, for serving
Toothpicks, for assembly
Directions:
Prepare the Beef Patties:
In a bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Mix well.
Form the mixture into small patties, about the size of the tater tots.
Cook the Patties:
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook the patties for 2-3 minutes per side until they are cooked through.
During the last minute of cooking, place a small square of cheddar cheese on each patty to melt.
Assemble the Mini Burgers:
Place a cooked tater tot on a plate to act as the bottom “bun.”
Add a small dollop of mayonnaise on the tater tot.
Place a piece of lettuce on top of the mayonnaise.
Add a beef patty with melted cheese on top of the lettuce.
Place a slice of cherry tomato on top of the patty.
Add a small pickle slice on top of the tomato.
Top with another tater tot as the “top bun.”
Secure the mini burger with a toothpick.
Serve:
Serve the mini tater tot cheeseburgers with extra mayonnaise and ketchup on the side.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Calories: Approx. 200 per serving
Servings: 12 mini burgers
Enjoy your fun and delicious Mini Tater Tot Cheeseburgers!