Lunch
Smash Burgers & Tater Tots
A real-food favorite with a soft bun, oven-baked tots, and cooked corn.
Ingredients
- 15 oz cooked lean ground beef, formed into 10 small patties
- 10 small buns
- 30 oven-baked tater tots
- Mild seasoning
- Cooked corn and fruit, served separately
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. Heat corn until tender. Assemble or deconstruct by age. Keep condiments light and offer homemade ranch when appropriate.
Vegan substitution
Prepare one approved plant-based veggie burger patty for each identified vegan serving, separately from meat. Serve with the scheduled tots and corn. Use only a current label-verified vegan, nut-free bun and patty; the exact patty brand remains pending product approval.
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.