How to Make Tot Sliders - A Step-by-Step Guide

Tot Sliders are a fun and delicious twist on the classic burger. These mini burgers are sandwiched between crispy tater tots, creating a tasty and unique appetizer or main course. Whether you're hosting a party, looking for a kid-friendly meal, or just craving a new and exciting dish, Tot Sliders are sure to be a hit. The combination of juicy beef, melted cheese, and crispy tots is truly irresistible.

Not only are Tot Sliders incredibly tasty, but they are also easy to make. With just...

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Ingredients

  • 32 frozen potato rounds (such as Ore-Ida® Crispy Crowns®)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 8 ounces ground beef (85% lean)
  • ¼ pinch kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 slices American cheese
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon mustard, or to taste
  • 16 pickled gherkins, drained
  • 16 toothpicks

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 mini sliders

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Toss tots with oil on a 10x15-inch baking pan, then spread into a single layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, turning once halfway through, until browned and crisp, 15 to 18 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, put ground beef on a sheet of waxed paper. Top with another sheet and press beef into a 4x6-inch rectangle. Remove top sheet. Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper, then cut into sixteen 1x1 1/2-inch rectangles.
  • Break each cheese slice into quarters; fold quarters over to make 16 pieces of double-layered cheese.
  • Cook beef in a large skillet over medium heat until browned on one side, about 3 minutes. Turn burgers over, top with cheese; cook, covered, until beef is no longer pink in centers and cheese has melted, about 3 minutes.
  • Top 1 tot with a cheeseburger, ketchup, mustard, pickle, and another tot; spear stack with a toothpick. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
  • Nutrition

    114 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 17mg
    • Sodium: 298mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 45mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 91mg