Big Mac Casserole

This Big Mac Casserole tastes just like your favorite burger from McDonald's. It's loaded with ground beef, cheese, pickles, and a special sauce that will make your taste buds sing.

❤️ Why You'll Love It

• The best part is that it comes together quickly and the oven does most of the work.
• Plus it makes great leftovers for lunch or dinner the next day!
• With all the flavors of a delicious fast food burger your whole family will love this casserole!

One great thing about this casserole is that it's easy to customize and you can even prep it ahead so that dinner is ready for the oven when you get home.

📝 Ingredients

Note: This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.

🥄 Instructions

Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The detailed instructions are in the recipe card below.

1. In a large skillet over medium high heat add oil and sauté onions until translucent. And then, add ground beef and brown breaking it apart until no longer pink. Drain excess fat if necessary.
2. Add onion powder, garlic powder, sauce, salt, and pepper then mix well.
3. Spoon the ground beef mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish and spread in a single layer. Sprinkle cheese on top then arrange frozen tater tot on top.
4. Bake the casserole in the center of your preheated 350 degree oven for 40-45 minutes or until potatoes are golden brown and crispy. Garnish with sesame seeds, pickle slices, creamy big mac sauce and your favorite burger toppings

💡Tips for Success

• You can use any melty cheese you like. We like the flavors of cheddar or Mexican blend cheese. But, feel free to get creative.
• I like to shred my own block of cheese because I find that it melts better.
• I highly recommend using the Big Mac special sauce, but if you need to make a shortcut you can use Thousand Island dressing instead.
• When baking a casserole like this one I prefer to use a glass or ceramic baking dish. If you use a metal baking dish, you may need to adjust the cooking time.
• Serve this casserole with pickles, diced onions, shredded lettuce, and additional sauce if desired on the side or on top.

🧺 Storage

• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. If you don't have a lid for your casserole dish you can cover it tightly with aluminum foil or plastic wrap to keep your leftovers fresh.
• Reheat in the microwave or in a 350F oven until it is heated thoroughly.

⌛ Make Ahead

One great thing about this casserole is that it's make-ahead friendly! To make it ahead, assemble the casserole but do not bake it. Store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours. And, then bake as directed when you are ready to serve it.

You can also freeze this casserole. Assemble but do not bake and cover tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before baking as directed.

🍽️ Serve With

• This delicious Big Mac Casserole can be served as a meal all on its own but you could also pair it with these Roasted Brussels sprouts for a fresh and easy side dish.
• Serve this casserole with a fresh green salad like this Greek Salad.
• My family loves when I end a filling and hearty casserole meal with a light sweet treat like this Milk Pudding.

👩‍🍳 Variations

• Use any type of potatoes you like, French fries, cubes, or hash browns. You could also use fresh potatoes if you have them on hand.
• Add a little extra heat to this casserole by adding cayenne pepper or jalapeno slices to it.
• You can also add some vegetables like diced bell peppers, mushrooms, or corn for another layer of flavor.
• For a low carb casserole, leave out the potatoes and add in cauliflower rice, or just stop it with extra cheese or crushed keto crackers.
• Not a fan of ground beef? Swap it out for ground turkey for a little less fat.
• Garnish individual servings instead of on top of the casserole to each person's preference.

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Big Mac Casserole

All the flavors of your favorite McDonalds Big Mac burger loaded up in a casserole dish. Give each one a serving and watch them go wild with the topping. Big mac tater tot casserole is an easy dinner recipe your whole family will enjoy.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Diet: Halal

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes

Servings: 12 Servings

Calories: 306kcal

Author: Amira

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• ▢ 2 lbs lean ground beef
• ▢ 1 medium onion diced
• ▢ 1 Tablespoon onion powder
• ▢ 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
• ▢ 1 teaspoon salt
• ▢ 1 teaspoon black pepper
• ▢ 1 cup homemade Big Mac sauce or use a thousand island dressing
• ▢ 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• ▢ 24 oz frozen tater tots

For topping:

• ▢ Dill pickles
• ▢ Diced white onions
• ▢ Shredded lettuce
• ▢ More sauce for serving

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400F
• In a large skillet over medium high heat add oil and sauté onions until translucent.
• Add ground beef and brown breaking it apart until no longer pink. Drain excess fat if necessary.
• Add onion powder, garlic powder, sauce, salt and pepper then mix well.
• Spoon the ground beef mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish and spread in a single layer.
• Sprinkle cheese on top then arrange frozen tater tot on top.
• Bake the casserole in the center of your oven for 40-45 minutes or until potatoes are golden brown and crispy.
• Serve with toppings on the side.

Notes

• You can use any melty cheese you like.
• I highly recommend using the special sauce, but if you are feel lazy you can use thousand island dressing.
• Storage:
  • Any leftover can be refrigerated in an air-tight container for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the oven at 350F until potatoes are crispy again.
• Make ahead:
  • This casserole is freezer friendly. Make the casserole and do not bake. Cover tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. You can also make the ground beef mixture and freeze in a freezer bag then thaw in the refrigerator overnight and proceed with the recipe.
• Variations:
  • Use any type of potatoes you like, French fried, cubes, or hash brown. You can also make your own potatoes.
  • Spice up the meat mixture with some cayenne peppers for an extra kick. Or serve some sliced jalapeño for spicy food lovers.
  • Load it up with vegetables like diced bell peppers, mushrooms or corn for another layer of flavor.
  • For a low carb/ keto Big Mac casserole, remove the potatoes and top the casserole with some parmesan cheese or crushed keto crackers.
• Please check the nutrition disclaimer policy.

Nutrition

Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 626mg | Potassium: 453mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 195IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 156mg | Iron: 2mg

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