Big Mac Casserole with Tater Tots
This Big Mac Tater Tot Casserole is an easy dinner recipe the whole family will love. It has the same flavors as a classic Big Mac in a delicious casserole.
Servings: 10 Servings
Calories: 713kcal
Ingredients
Big Mac Sauce
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 4 teaspoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons dill pickle juice
- 1 tablespoon dill pickle minced
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Casserole
- 2 pounds ground beef medium
- 1 yellow onion medium, chopped
- ½ tablespoon garlic powder
- ½ tablespoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground pepper
- 3-4 cups cheddar cheese shredded, divided
- 1 32-ounce bag frozen tater tots
- ½ - 1 cup iceberg lettuce shredded
- ¼ - ½ cup dill pickles slices
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F and lightly spray a 9x13 casserole dish. Set aside.
- Make your Big Mac sauce by combined all the ingredients into a small bowl and whisk well.
- Add ground meat to a large pan over medium heat until almost fully cooked.
- Strain out some excess fat, then add onion, garlic powder, salt and pepper and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Transfer beef to prepared casserole dish, spread about ½ the sauce (or more) on top of the meat mixture, then top with half of the cheese.
- Place an even layer of frozen tater tots over top of the cheese, and bake uncovered, for 35-40 minutes or until the tater tots are golden and crispy.
- Top with the remaining cheese and bake for another 3-5 or until melted.
- Cool slightly, then top with lettuce, pickles, Big Mac sauce, and sesame seeds.
Notes
- To get the crispiest tater tot topping possible, keep them frozen. There’s no need to thaw them before adding them to the casserole.
- Skip thawing your casserole and bake it as a freezer meal. Add about 20-25 minutes to the cooking time.
- Store leftover Big Mac tater tot casserole in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Calories: 713kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 56g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 1549mg | Potassium: 573mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 466IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 289mg | Iron: 3mg