Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
24 frozen tater tots
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
24 cherry tomatoes, halved
24 pickle slices
Ketchup and mustard for serving
Toothpicks for assembly
Instructions
1οΈβ£ Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven according to the tater tot package instructions. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup. π₯
2οΈβ£ Prepare the Beef Patties: In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined. π₯
3οΈβ£ Shape the Patties: Shape the seasoned ground beef into small patties, about the same size as the diameter of the tater tots. π
4οΈβ£ Cook the Tater Tots: Spread the tater tots on the prepared baking sheet and bake as per the package instructions until they are golden brown and crispy. π₯π₯
5οΈβ£ Cook the Patties: While the tater tots are baking, cook the beef patties in a skillet over medium heat until they are cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side. π³
6οΈβ£ Add Cheese: During the last minute of cooking, place a small square of cheddar cheese on each patty to melt. π§
7οΈβ£ Assemble the Mini Cheeseburgers: Place one crispy tater tot on a serving platter as the base. π½οΈ
8οΈβ£ Layer Up: Add a mini cheeseburger patty on top of the tater tot. Top with a cherry tomato half and a pickle slice. π π₯
9οΈβ£ Top and Secure: Finish with another tater tot on top. Secure with a toothpick to hold all layers together. π
π Serve: Serve the mini cheeseburgers warm with ketchup and mustard for dipping. π π―