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Cheeseburger Tots Recipe

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Cheeseburger Tots are a fun and delicious appetizer or snack combining crispy baked tater tots with savory ground beef, melted cheddar cheese, and a tangy special sauce. These bite-sized treats are perfect for parties or casual gatherings, offering all the flavor of a classic cheeseburger in a handheld form.

Ingredients

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For the Cheeseburger Tots

  • 48 Frozen Tater Tots
  • 1 pound Ground beef
  • 1/2 cup Finely diced onion
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons Ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons Pickle relish
  • 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
  • 24 Mini Pickles for garnish

For the Special Sauce

  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 4 tablespoons Pickle relish
  • 2 tablespoons Yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon White wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for baking the tater tots.
  2. Brown the ground beef and onions: In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess grease, then add the diced onions back into the skillet and cook until the onions soften.
  3. Mix the beef with condiments: Stir in 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons yellow mustard, 2 tablespoons ketchup, and 2 tablespoons pickle relish into the beef and onion mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Prepare the tater tot cups: Lightly grease a mini muffin pan and place three frozen tater tots into each cup.
  5. Bake the tots initially: Bake the tater tots in the preheated oven for 10 minutes to soften them slightly.
  6. Form the tot cups: Remove the pan from the oven and use a tamper or similar tool to press the tater tots down firmly to create a cup shape.
  7. Fill the tot cups: Spoon the beef mixture into each tater tot cup and then top each with shredded cheddar cheese.
  8. Bake again: Return the filled tater tot cups to the oven and bake for another 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Cool the tots: Remove from oven and allow the cheeseburger tots to cool for 5 minutes before carefully removing from the muffin pan.
  10. Make the special sauce: While the tots cool, combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 4 tablespoons pickle relish, 2 tablespoons yellow mustard, 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder in a bowl and mix thoroughly.
  11. Serve: Drizzle the special sauce over the cheeseburger tots and garnish with mini pickle slices. Serve warm and enjoy your tasty appetizer!

Notes

  • Using a tamper or the bottom of a small glass helps shape the tater tots into perfect cups.
  • You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
  • Adjust seasoning and sauces according to your taste preference.
  • Make sure to drain grease well to avoid soggy tots.
  • These tots are delicious served fresh but can be stored covered in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheated.

Keywords: cheeseburger tots, tater tots, appetizer, party food, baked snacks, ground beef recipe, comfort food

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