Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon 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
Instructions
1. Prepare the Beef Patties:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Mix well and form the mixture into small patties, about 1 inch in diameter.
2. Cook the Beef Patties:
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the mini beef patties for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are fully cooked.
- Place a small square of cheddar cheese on each patty during the last minute of cooking to allow it to melt.
3. Assemble the Mini Tater Tot Cheeseburgers:
- Take one tater tot and place a small dollop of mayonnaise on top.
- Add a piece of lettuce, followed by a cheeseburger patty.
- Top with a slice of cherry tomato and a pickle slice.
- Place another tater tot on top to complete the mini burger.
- Secure the layers with a toothpick.
4. Serve:
- Arrange the mini tater tot cheeseburgers on a serving platter.
- Serve with ketchup and additional mayonnaise on the side for dipping.