Tater Tot Sliders

Name: Tater Tot Sliders
Prep time: 9 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 39 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb Ground beef (Preferably 80/20 for good flavor); 1 bag Tater tots (Also known as tater rounds, standard size (approx. 24-32 oz)); 8-12 squares Colby Jack cheese (Enough for one square per slider); 1 jar Pickles (Sliced pickles, for topping); 1/4 cup Kinder's Flavors Golden BBQ Sauce (Or to taste, for drizzling); 1 tablespoon Olive oil (For cooking beef); 1 teaspoon The Blend seasoning (Or any preferred beef seasoning)

These Tater Tot Sliders are an incredibly easy and fun appetizer, perfect for snacking! They feature seasoned ground beef patties, crispy tater tots, melted Colby Jack cheese, and zesty pickles, all drizzled with a delicious golden BBQ sauce. This recipe is quick to assemble and sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

#Appetizer

#Snack

#Sliders

#Tater Tots

#Beef

#Cheese

#Quick

#Party Food

#Game Day

Seasoned Beef Patties Ready to Cook

Recipe Information

Prep Time

30m

Cook Time

39m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

520

Calories

30g

Protein

35g

Carbs

30g

Fat

Cooked Beef Patties in Skillet

Ingredients

Ground beef
(Preferably 80/20 for good flavor)
1 lb
Tater tots
(Also known as tater rounds, standard size (approx. 24-32 oz))
1 bag
Colby Jack cheese
(Enough for one square per slider)
8 squares
Pickles
(Sliced pickles, for topping)
1 jar
Kinder's Flavors Golden BBQ Sauce
(Or to taste, for drizzling)
1 cup
Olive oil
(For cooking beef)
1 tablespoon
The Blend seasoning
(Or any preferred beef seasoning)
1 teaspoon

Servings: 8

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Assembling the Tater Tot Sliders

Instructions

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Preheat your oven or air fryer according to tater tot package directions (typically 400°F/200°C). Flatten the ground beef into approximately 1/2 inch thickness on a clean surface or cutting board.
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Preheat your oven or air fryer according to tater tot package directions (typically 400°F/200°C). Flatten the ground beef into approximately 1/2 inch thickness on a clean surface or cutting board.
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Ensure the beef is evenly flattened for consistent cooking. You can use parchment paper to help flatten and portion.
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Season the flattened ground beef generously with 'The Blend' seasoning (or your preferred beef seasoning). Portion the seasoned beef into approximately 1-inch squares.
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Season the flattened ground beef generously with 'The Blend' seasoning (or your preferred beef seasoning). Portion the seasoned beef into approximately 1-inch squares.
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Use a knife or bench scraper to cut even squares. The size should match your tater tots.
3
Heat olive oil in a hot cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully place the beef squares into the hot skillet and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side.
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Heat olive oil in a hot cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully place the beef squares into the hot skillet and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side.
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Don't overcrowd the skillet; cook in batches if necessary to ensure a good sear. The internal temperature of the beef should reach 160°F (71°C).
4
While the beef is cooking, bake or air fry the tater tots according to package instructions until golden brown and crispy, typically 15-20 minutes.
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While the beef is cooking, bake or air fry the tater tots according to package instructions until golden brown and crispy, typically 15-20 minutes.
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For extra crispiness, spread the tater tots in a single layer on a baking sheet or in the air fryer basket.
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Once the tater tots are cooked, remove them from the oven/air fryer. Assemble each slider by placing a cooked tater tot on a serving tray, topping it with a beef square.
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Once the tater tots are cooked, remove them from the oven/air fryer. Assemble each slider by placing a cooked tater tot on a serving tray, topping it with a beef square.
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Make sure tots and beef are still warm for best results.
6
Place a Colby Jack cheese square over each beef patty on the tater tot. If desired, briefly return to a warm oven or microwave for 30-60 seconds until the cheese is melted.
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Place a Colby Jack cheese square over each beef patty on the tater tot. If desired, briefly return to a warm oven or microwave for 30-60 seconds until the cheese is melted.
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For a quick melt, a kitchen torch can also be used carefully.
7
Top each slider with a pickle slice and drizzle generously with Kinder's Flavors Golden BBQ Sauce. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Top each slider with a pickle slice and drizzle generously with Kinder's Flavors Golden BBQ Sauce. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Experiment with different sauces or additional toppings like jalapeños or crispy onions.