Big Mac Tater Tot Cups

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Big Mac Tater Tot Cups are a fun, crispy twist on your favorite fast food! These bite-sized snacks are packed with cheesy beef, crunchy pickles and homemade Big Mac sauce.

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Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 20

Author: Heather Painchaud

Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

4 cups 400g tater tots crispy potato bites
1 cup about 1/2 pound lean ground beef cooked with taco seasoning
½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
½ cup homemade Big Mac sauce
¼ cup dill pickles sliced
¼ cup iceberg lettuce shredded

Instructions

Grease a muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Place 4 crispy tater tots into each muffin cup in a single layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
Remove from the oven and use a shot glass to press the tater tots into a cup shape.
Sprinkle the cups with half of the shredded cheddar cheese.
Bake for another 10 minutes until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Fill the cups equally with the cooked ground beef mixture and top with the remaining cheese.
Add shredded lettuce, dill pickles, and a dollop of Big Mac sauce to each cup before serving.

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Notes

Customize Your Toppings: You can add bacon bits, or try different kinds of cheese like Velveeta for extra creaminess. If you’re feeling adventurous, sprinkle sesame seeds on top to mimic the sesame seed bun.

Prep Ahead: You can prepare the tater tot cups and the ground beef mixture ahead of time. When you're ready to bake, just assemble and pop them in the oven before adding your fresh toppings.

Kid-Friendly Twist: Let your kids help assemble the cups by setting up a toppings bar with shredded lettuce, pickle slices, and extra cheese. It’s a fun way to get them involved in the kitchen.

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