Pimento Cheese Burger Bites
Prep Time
25
Cook Time
15
Yield
30
Difficulty Level
Intermediate
This creative and tasty recipe and photo are shared with permission by Foodie Bloggers Hangry In Love. Pimento Cheese Burger Bites
Ingredients
---FOR THE PIMENTO CHEESE---
1/4 cup Mt. Olive Roasted Red Peppers, diced and drained
1/2 cup yellow sharp cheddar
1/2 cup yellow extra sharp cheddar
2 Tbsp mayo
4 oz cream cheese
1 Tbsp onion, freshly grated
1/2 tsp Worcestershire
1/4 tsp garlic powder
Dash cayenne pepper
---FOR THE BURGER BITES---
60 flat tater tots
1/2 lb 80/20 ground beef
Garlic powder
Salt
Pepper
Pimento Cheese
~3 Mt Olive Hot & Spicy Kosher Dills, sliced into 1/4” thick discs (or use any Mt. Olive Pickle chip of your choice!)
30 bamboo cocktail picks
Instructions
- ---FOR THE PIMENTO CHEESE---
- Using a linen, squeeze peppers to drain after dicing.
- In a small bowl, combine all ingredients and stir until well-combined. Chill until ready for use.
- ---FOR THE BURGER BITES---
- Cook flat tater tots according to package instructions.
- Working one at time, form the ground beef into 1/2” thick and 1 1/2” long patties. Place patties on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Season one side of patties with garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Preheat an electric griddle to medium-high heat. Working quickly, place half of the patties on skillet. Patties should cook for about 30-60 seconds on each side. Remove from griddle and set aside. Repeat with remaining patties. Remove from heat and set aside.
- To build each burger, start with one tot, top with burger, pimento cheese, pickle, then another tot. Repeat with all ingredients. Then skewer each burger. Serve immediately.
Servings: 6
Ready in: 40
Course: Appetizer Snack