Description
Cheeseburger Tater Tot Cups combine the classic flavors of a cheeseburger with crispy tater tots for a fun, bite-sized appetizer. Perfect for parties, game days, or casual gatherings, these cups deliver juicy seasoned beef, melty cheddar cheese, tangy pickles, and savory condiments all in a crunchy, golden tot cup. Easy to prepare in under 30 minutes and fully customizable, they’re a crowd-pleasing snack that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- Frozen tater tots – quantity as needed to fill muffin tin cups
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- Pickle slices, about 12 small slices
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, to grease muffin tin and crisp tots
Condiments
- Ketchup, for drizzling or serving on the side
- Mustard, for drizzling or serving on the side
Instructions
- Prepare the beef mixture: Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Season with salt, pepper, and a touch of onion. Cook until the beef is fully browned, then drain any excess grease.
- Form the tater tot cups: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a muffin tin with olive oil. Press frozen tater tots firmly into each muffin cup, molding them into sturdy cup shapes that will hold the beef and cheese.
- Add the fillings: Spoon a portion of the seasoned ground beef into each tater tot cup. Top with shredded cheddar cheese and diced onions, then place a couple of small pickle slices on top.
- Bake until golden and melty: Bake the cups in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the tater tots turn crispy and the cheese melts beautifully.
- Add ketchup and mustard: Once baked, carefully drizzle ketchup and mustard over each cup or serve on the side for dipping, completing the authentic cheeseburger flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh onions and quality cheese to enhance flavor.
- Do not overfill cups with beef and cheese to maintain structure and even cooking.
- Press tater tots firmly into the muffin tin cups to prevent collapsing during baking.
- For extra crispiness, bake at high temperature and finish under the broiler for 1-2 minutes if desired.
- Allow cups to cool for a few minutes before removing from the tin to help them firm up.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg