Tater Tot Mini Cheeseburger Bites
Searching for a unique appetizer to spice up your Superbowl festivities? Look no further! Our Tater Tot Mini Cheeseburger Bites combine the crunchy goodness of tater tots with the juicy delight of mini cheeseburgers, creating a mouth-watering snack that’s sure to please any crowd.
Let’s dive into why these Tater Tot Mini Cheeseburger Bites are the perfect addition to your game day spread.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Super fun and unique:Â A creative twist on classic party foods.
- Easy to make:Â With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, these bites come together quickly.
- Perfect for parties:Â Ideal for a Superbowl party, game night, or any casual gathering.
Ingredients
- 32 pieces of tater tot rounds:Â Choose flat rounds to mimic a bun.
- 1 lb good quality ground beef
- 1 TB Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp season salt
- Fresh ground pepper, to taste
- 16 small slices of cheddar cheese:Â Or any cheese of your choice.
- 16 small pieces of fresh green lettuce
- 16 slices of fresh red onion
- 16 pickle chips or small pickles
- Dipping sauces:
- 1/4 cup ketchup mixed with 1 TB mustard
- 1/4 cup Thousand Island dressing
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
Equipment
- 1 sauté pan
- 1 baking sheet lined with foil
- Toothpicks
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare:Â Cook the tater tots according to package instructions on an oiled and foiled pan.
- Mix and shape the meat:Â Combine ground beef with Worcestershire sauce, season salt, and pepper. Form into small, ping pong ball-sized balls, then slightly flatten.
- Cook the burgers:Â In a medium-high heated oiled pan, fry the patties for 2 minutes on one side, flip, and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Cheese it up:Â Top each patty with a slice of cheese, cover the pan for one minute to melt the cheese, then remove from heat.
- Assemble the bites:Â Place a mini burger between two tater tot rounds. Add onion, lettuce, and a pickle chip or mini pickle on top. Secure everything with a toothpick.
- Serve with style:Â Mix the ketchup and mustard. Serve this and other sauces alongside the cheeseburger bites for delicious dipping.
Conclusion
These Tater Tot Mini Cheeseburger Bites are not just tasty; they’re an instant conversation starter! Whether you’re rooting for your favorite team or just there for the food, these mini bites are sure to score big with your guests.
Enjoy the burst of flavors and the fun of eating mini burgers—here’s to hoping your team is as fantastic as your snack lineup!
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Tater Tot Mini Cheeseburger Bites
Equipment
- 1 Saute Pan
- 1 Baking Sheet in Foil
- Toothpicks
Ingredients
- 32 Pieces Tater Tot Rounds Make sure you buy the flat rounds to mimic a bun
- 1 LB Good Quality Ground Beef
- 1 TB Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 Tsp Season Salt
- Fresh Ground Pepper
- 16 Small Slices Cheddar Cheese Any Cheese of your Choice
- 16 Small Pcs Fresh Green Lettuce
- 16 Slices Fresh Red Onion or Regular Onion
- 16 Chips Pickle or Small Pickles on Top
Dipping Sauces
- 1/4 Cup Ketchup mixed with 1 TB Mustard
- 1/4 Cup Thousand Island Dressing
- 1/4 Cup Mayonnaise
Instructions
- Cook Tater Tots according to package on an oiled and foiled pan
- Mix all ingredients with Ground Beef and form into small balls about the size of a ping pong ball then slightly flatten
- Heat oiled pan to med high and fry meatballs for 2 minutes on one side then flip and cook for additional 2 minutes
- Top with cheese of your choice and cover for one minute then remove
- Assemble Cheeseburger Bites by putting little burger on a tater tot then top with onion, lettuce and pickle chip then top with additional tater tot and secure with a toothpick
- If using mini pickles instead of chips put this on top and secure with the toothpick
- Mix ketchup mixture and serve this and any additional sauces with the mini burgers
Excellent variety of classic flavors in a one bite or two hors d’oeurvres.