Cheesy Beef Grilled Sandwich with Crispy Tater Tots
Ingredients:
For the Grilled Cheese Sandwich:
1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 small onion, finely diced
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp garlic powder
4 slices thick white or sourdough bread
1 tbsp butter (for each slice)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or American cheese
For the Tater Tots:
2 cups frozen tater tots
1 tbsp oil or cooking spray
Salt and optional seasoning (paprika, garlic powder)
Instructions:
Prepare the beef filling:
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with diced onions, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat and set aside.
Cook the tater tots:
Bake or air fry tater tots at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy. Toss with salt and optional seasoning while hot.
Assemble the sandwich:
Butter one side of each bread slice. On the unbuttered side, layer cheese, cooked beef mixture, and more cheese. Top with the second slice, buttered side out.
Grill the sandwich:
Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Cook sandwich 2–3 minutes per side, pressing lightly with a spatula, until bread is golden brown and cheese is fully melted.
Serve:
Slice sandwich in half and plate with a stack of crispy tater tots on the side.