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Close-up of a hand holding a Tater Tot Cheeseburger slider, showing the texture of the crispy potato and the melted cheese drip.

Tater Tot Cheeseburgers: The Ultimate Crispy Mini Slider Appetizer

Crispy, golden-brown Tater Tot Cheeseburgers featuring juicy mini beef patties, melted sharp orange cheddar, and cracked black pepper. The perfect bite-sized party appetizer for game day and beyond.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 mini sliders
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 85
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Tater Tot Cheeseburger Ingredients
  • 32 oz (900g) Frozen Tater Tots Extra crispy variety preferred
  • 1 lb (450g) Ground Beef 80/20 lean-to-fat ratio
  • 4 oz (115g) Sharp Orange Cheddar Cheese Cut into 1-inch squares
  • 1 tsp (5ml) Sea Salt To taste
  • 1 tsp (5ml) Cracked Black Pepper Freshly cracked for best flavor

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Sheet For crispy tots
  • 1 Cast Iron Skillet For searing beef
  • 24 Wooden Toothpicks To assemble stacks

Method
 

Preparation and Cooking
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Arrange tater tots on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until deep golden-brown and extra crispy.
  2. While tots bake, divide ground beef into 24 marble-sized balls. Flatten into discs slightly wider than a tater tot.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium-high. Sear patties for 2 minutes per side. Season with salt and cracked black pepper.
  4. Place a cheddar square on each patty. Cover the pan for 30 seconds until the cheese is melted and dripping.
  5. Stack one tot, one cheeseburger patty, and a second tot. Secure vertically with a wooden toothpick.

Notes

For extra flavor, brush the tots with garlic butter after baking.
Ensure the beef is room temperature before searing for the best crust.