Little tatter tot cheese burgers with pickles

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients:

For the Tater Tots:

• 1 pound frozen tater tots
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Cheeseburgers:

• 1 pound ground beef (80/20 lean/fat ratio recommended)
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 4 slices cheddar cheese
• 8 small hamburger buns or slider buns
• Pickle slices, for topping
• Optional additional toppings: lettuce, tomato, onions, ketchup, mustard, etc.

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Tater Tots:
   • Preheat your oven according to the instructions on the tater tots package.
   • Spread the frozen tater tots in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
   • Season the tater tots with salt and black pepper to taste.
   • Bake the tater tots in the preheated oven until golden brown and crispy, following the package instructions.
2. Cook the Burgers:
   • While the tater tots are baking, divide the ground beef into 8 equal-sized portions.
   • Shape each portion into mini burger patties, season with salt and black pepper on both sides.
   • Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and cook the mini burger patties for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired level (medium-well is recommended for safety).
   • Place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty during the last minute of cooking to melt.
3. Assemble the Cheeseburgers:
   • Toast the hamburger buns or slider buns lightly in the skillet or oven.
   • Place a cooked mini burger patty with melted cheese on the bottom half of each bun.
   • Top each patty with pickle slices and any other desired toppings, such as lettuce, tomato, onions, ketchup, mustard, etc.
   • Cover with the top half of the bun.
4. Serve:
   • Serve the little tater tot cheeseburgers with pickles alongside the crispy tater tots.
   • Enjoy this fun and delicious twist on classic cheeseburgers!

Nutritional Information (per serving, including 2 mini burgers and tater tots):

• Calories: 670 kcal
• Total Fat: 43g
  • Saturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
• Cholesterol: 135mg
• Sodium: 1160mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 39g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3g
  • Sugars: 2g
• Protein: 32g

These little tater tot cheeseburgers with pickles are a fantastic combination of crispy, savory, and cheesy flavors, making them a hit with both kids and adults alike!