Introduction:
Mini Tater Tot Cheeseburgers are pure fun food—in the best way possible. Imagine a bite-size cheeseburger where the bun is replaced with
two crispy, golden tater tots. You still get the juicy seasoned beef patty and melty cheese in the middle, but every bite has that
crunchy potato edge that makes people reach for “just one more.” They’re perfect for parties, game day, kids’ nights, and anytime you
want a creative twist on classic comfort food.
The magic is in the texture: crisp tots, tender beef, creamy cheese, and whatever toppings you love—pickle, ketchup, burger sauce, even
a little bacon. They’re also easy to make in batches. Bake or air fry the tater tots until extra crispy, cook mini patties quickly, then
assemble and melt cheese right on top. You can serve them on skewers, in a platter, or tucked into a snack board with dips. They look
impressive, but the steps are simple—and the flavor is exactly what you want: classic cheeseburger with a crispy potato upgrade.
Ingredients:
Makes: about 18–24 mini cheeseburgers (depending on patty size)
For the tater tot “buns”:
- 1 bag (28–32 oz / 800–900 g) frozen tater tots
- Optional: 1 tbsp oil spray (helps extra crisp)
- Optional: pinch of salt + garlic powder for seasoning
For the mini burger patties:
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20 recommended)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional, adds depth)
- 1 tbsp oil (if needed for pan)
Cheese:
- 6–8 slices cheddar or American cheese, cut into small squares (or 1 cup shredded cheddar)
Optional toppings:
- Pickle chips (cut small)
- Ketchup and mustard
- Burger sauce
- Cooked bacon pieces
- Diced onion
- Shredded lettuce (add after, for crunch)
For serving:
- Toothpicks or small skewers (helps hold stacks)
- Dipping sauces: ketchup, burger sauce, ranch, spicy mayo
