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.
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 306kcal
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.
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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