Description
These Cheeseburger Tater Tot Cups are a delightful combination of crispy tater tots filled with seasoned ground beef, topped with melted cheddar cheese, and garnished with pickles and green onions. Perfect as party appetizers or a fun family dinner!
Ingredients
Tater Tot Cups:
- 2 cups frozen tater tots
Beef Filling:
- ½ pound ground beef
- ¼ cup diced onion
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped pickles and green onions for garnish (optional)
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray. Place tater tots in each cup and bake.
- Form Cups: Press the partially baked tater tots into cups. Bake again until crispy.
- Cook Beef: Brown ground beef and onion in a skillet. Season with ketchup, mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Fill Cups: Spoon beef mixture into tater tot cups. Top with cheddar cheese and bake until melted.
- Serve: Cool slightly, then garnish with pickles and green onions.
Notes
- Perfect for party appetizers or a fun family dinner.
- Ground turkey or chicken can be used as a lighter alternative.
