Big Mac Casserole

This recipe for Big Mac Casserole tastes just like the McDonald's classic. It’s filled with crispy potatoes, and tender beef, and finished with homemade mac sauce.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Servings: - 8 servings

Calories: 531kcal

Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 bag frozen diced Hash Brown potatoes
2 lb ground beef
¼ cup onion finely chopped
½ teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups grated cheddar cheese

Sauce

½ cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons ketchup
¼ cup dill pickles finely chopped
1 tablespoon dill pickle juice

Toppings

chopped tomatoes optional
onions finely chopped
dill pickle slices
1-2 cups shredded lettuce
sesame seeds

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the frozen diced hash brown potatoes and cook according to the package instructions until they are golden brown and crispy. Spread the cooked hash browns evenly into the prepared baking dish.
In the same skillet, add the ground beef. Season the beef mixture with garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste. Cook over medium heat until the beef is browned add the onions and cook until they are soft and translucent. Drain any excess fat.
Spread the cooked ground beef mixture over the layer of hash browns in the baking dish.
Next, sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.
Place in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
While baking the casserole, prepare the Big Mac sauce by mixing the mayonnaise, ketchup, chopped dill pickles, and dill pickle juice in a small bowl. Set aside.
Once the casserole is cooked and the cheese is melted, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly.
Sprinkle the shredded lettuce over the top of the cooked casserole, followed by chopped tomatoes, finely chopped onions, and dill pickle slices.
Drizzle the prepared Big Mac sauce evenly over the top of the garnished casserole and sprinkle with sesame seeds and more diced onions if desired..
Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Big Mac Casserole!

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Notes

Add toppings when ready to serve: Produce like shredded lettuce can become limp and soggy if it sits out too long. Add it to the Big Mac casserole when you’re ready to eat.

Drain excess fat from the beef: Don’t skip draining the fat after you cook the ground beef. It will make the casserole greasy.

Make mac sauce ahead: Prepare sauce and store it in an airtight container or tightly covered bowl in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve.

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