Description
These Buffalo Blue Crispy Tot Sliders are a perfect game day appetizer combining crispy tater tots with flavorful buffalo-seasoned beef patties, tangy blue cheese, and creamy ranch dressing. Easy to assemble and packed with bold flavors, they’re sure to be a crowd-pleaser at parties or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Patties
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon buffalo wing sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Tater Tot Sliders Assembly
- 32 frozen crispy tater tots, cooked according to package directions
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup buffalo wing sauce (for drizzling)
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- optional toothpicks for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Tater Tots: Preheat your oven and cook the frozen tater tots according to the package instructions until they are golden and crispy, usually about 20 minutes. This will form the ‘bun’ of your sliders.
- Prepare the Beef Mixture: While the tots are baking, in a medium bowl combine ground beef, 1 tablespoon buffalo wing sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly to incorporate all the flavors evenly.
- Form the Patties: Divide the beef mixture into 16 small patties, each roughly the size of a tater tot, ensuring uniform size for even cooking and easy stacking.
- Cook the Patties: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 3–4 minutes on each side, or until they are fully browned and cooked through (an internal temperature of 160°F/71°C is recommended).
- Assemble the Sliders: On a serving tray, place one crispy tater tot as the bottom ‘bun.’ Top it with one beef patty, then add a small dollop of ranch dressing, a few crumbles of blue cheese, and drizzle with buffalo wing sauce. Cap with another tater tot and secure the slider with a toothpick if desired.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped green onions over the assembled sliders for a fresh, mild onion flavor and serve immediately to enjoy the contrast of crispy tots and warm beef.
Notes
- For a milder taste, reduce the amount of buffalo sauce or substitute with barbecue sauce.
- These sliders make an excellent appetizer for game day or parties.
- You can prepare the beef patties in advance and reheat them shortly before assembling the sliders.
- To keep this recipe gluten-free, ensure the tater tots and sauces used are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop, Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
