- onion Kaiser rolls
- seasoned salt
- 1-pound ground beef*
- 10-15 Tater Tots (add more for a side if desired)
- olive oil
- 1/4 to 1/2 yellow onion, sliced
- 8-ounce package sliced mushrooms, cleaned
- 2 cups Cooper® Sharp White cheese, shredded (or about 8 slices torn into small pieces)
- 1/3 cup Pilsner beer Or use Mason Jar Cheese Sauce and add your choice of beer (if making sauce from scratch, reduce water in recipe for thicker consistency).
- Boston or bib lettuce
- tomato, sliced
Sometimes, the more unruly your burger, the more delicious it is. That’s kind of the deal with this Cooper® Cheese Beer Dip Tater Tot Burger. It’s chaos on a bun. But the absolute best kind of chaos. You know, with Tater Tots. And sautéed onions and mushrooms. And tons of cheese sauce. We won’t lie to you … this is hard to eat while maintaining impeccable table manners. But, to be fair, impeccable table manners aren’t really the point here.
Ingredients
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Directions
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Bake Tater Tots according to package directions.
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While tots are baking, prepare the hamburgers. In a small bowl, sprinkle seasoned salt onto ground beef and mix well. Divide meat and form into 2-3 burger patties.
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In a medium skillet on medium heat, cook the burgers for 6-8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, and burgers are browned all the way through.
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In a skillet with a small amount of olive oil, sauté onions and mushrooms.
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Prepare the Cooper® cheese beer dip:
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring beer to a slow simmer. Add Cooper® cheese and stir until consistency is smooth. Or if you’re using premade Mason Jar Cheese Sauce, reheat sauce in a microwave-safe container and stir in your beer of choice.
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Assemble your burgers:
Dollop the bottom section of each bun with a spoonful of Cooper® Cheese Beer Dip. Place an optional lettuce leaf and slice of tomato over beer cheese dip, then top with a burger patty. Add a layer of sautéed onions and mushrooms. Top with about 5 Tater Tots, then add a generous drizzle of more Cooper® Cheese Beer Dip. Cap each burger with the top of the onion roll, then serve and enjoy!