Lunch

Smash Burgers & Tater Tots

Name: Smash Burgers and Tater Tots
Yield: 10 preschool servings
Ingredients: 15 ounces cooked lean ground beef formed into 10 small patties; 10 small buns; 30 oven-baked tater tots; Mild seasoning; Scheduled vegetable and fruit served separately

A real-food favorite with a soft bun, oven-baked tots, and the scheduled vegetable.

Nut-freeYield: 10Ages 3–5 basis

335calories

16gprotein

34gcarbs

15gfat

Ingredients

15 oz cooked lean ground beef, formed into 10 small patties
10 small buns
30 oven-baked tater tots
Mild seasoning
Scheduled vegetable and fruit, served separately

Age-safe service

Assemble or deconstruct by classroom age. Tots should be cooked through without becoming excessively hard.

Preparation

Season and cook patties completely. Bake tots until cooked but not excessively hard. Assemble or deconstruct by age. Keep condiments light and offer homemade ranch when appropriate.

Allergy adjustment

Use approved alternatives and separate preparation for identified dairy-free, vegan, or other allergy needs. Confirm all buns and packaged foods meet the no-nut rule.

Nutrition note

Draft estimate per preschool serving, including listed components. Verify product labels, measured yield, holding temperature, and final taste.