Description
Mini Burger Skewers with Tater Tot Buns are a fun and delicious twist on traditional burgers, perfect for parties or family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend for juiciness)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 tater tots (frozen or homemade)
- 12 small skewers or toothpicks
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup pickles, sliced
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- Ketchup and mustard for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven according to the tater tot package instructions, usually around 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined.
- Form the beef mixture into small patties, about the size of a quarter, with a slight indentation in the center of each patty.
- Place the tater tots on the prepared baking sheet and bake according to package instructions until golden brown and crispy, usually about 20-25 minutes.
- While the tater tots are baking, heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the mini burger patties for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until desired doneness.
- Once the tater tots are done, let them cool slightly. Assemble the mini burger skewers by threading a tater tot, mini burger patty, lettuce, cherry tomato half, and pickle slice onto each skewer.
- Serve the mini burger skewers with ketchup and mustard for dipping.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding your favorite seasonings to the beef mixture.
- These skewers can be customized with different toppings based on personal preference.
- Great for parties, game day, or family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking and Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Mini Burger Skewers, Tater Tot Buns, Fun Recipe, Party Food