Description
Savory mini tater tot sliders combine crispy potato bites with juicy beef patties for an irresistible party snack. Guests will devour these handheld delights that pack bold flavors into each compact bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 grams) ground beef
- 24 tater tots (pre-cooked until crispy)
- 6 slices cheddar cheese (cut into small squares)
- 12 small pickle slices
- 6 cherry tomatoes (sliced)
- Lettuce leaves (cut into small pieces)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Mayonnaise
- Ketchup
- Toothpicks
Instructions
- Patty Preparation: Mix ground beef with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Craft compact, uniform circular patties roughly 1 inch in diameter, ensuring consistent size and seasoning distribution.
- Cooking Patties: Heat skillet over medium-high temperature. Sear patties 2-3 minutes per side until golden-brown and fully cooked. During final cooking minute, crown each patty with a cheddar cheese square, allowing complete melting.
- Slider Assembly: Position crispy tater tot as base. Spread thin mayonnaise layer, then add fresh lettuce leaf for textural contrast. Carefully place cheese-melted patty atop lettuce, followed by cherry tomato slice and pickle.
- Finishing Touch: Cap slider with second tater tot. Stabilize each mini sandwich using a toothpick to prevent ingredient migration. Artfully arrange on serving platter, maintaining aesthetic appeal.
- Serving: Present immediately while ingredients remain warm and crisp. Provide ketchup and additional mayonnaise as complementary dipping options, enhancing overall flavor profile.
Notes
- Meat Mixing Tip: Blend ground beef gently to avoid tough patties, using light hands and minimal handling for tender results.
- Cooking Temperature Check: Use a meat thermometer to confirm beef patties reach 160°F (71°C) for safe consumption, preventing undercooked meat risks.
- Tater Tot Selection: Choose golden, crispy frozen tater tots with a firm exterior to provide sturdy slider base and prevent soggy bottoms.
- Toothpick Placement: Insert toothpicks at a slight angle through the center of each slider to keep layers secure and facilitate easy picking up during serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg