Big Mac Casserole

This Bic Mac Casserole is an easy way to get a delicious meal on the table with minimal effort. The hearty casserole is made with ground beef, tater tots, cheese and burger sauce. It's a family favorite that will have everyone asking for seconds!

Next time be sure to try the Stuffed Pepper Casserole recipe, it's so good!

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• Ingredients
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• Equipment
• FAQ's
• Deb's best tips
• Variations
• Storage
• Related recipes
• Serve with
• Big Mac Casserole Recipe

Why you'll love this recipe   

✔️ Extremely simple and easy to make.

✔️ Quick enough for a weeknight meal.

✔️ Perfect comfort food dish.

Ingredients

For the exact measurements, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. 

• olive oil
• yellow onion
• ground chuck
• onion powder, garlic powder
• salt and black pepper
• burger sauce - no burger sauce? Substitute Thousand Island Dressing.
• Dill relish or diced dill pickles
• cheddar cheese - you can also use colby jack cheese.
• tater tots

Instructions 

This is an overview of the instructions. For the complete directions just scroll down to the bottom!

1. Preheat the oven, prepare baking dish, set aside.
2. In a large skillet, add the oil and add the diced onion. Cook until the onions are soft.
3. Next, add the ground beef. Cook until the meat is browned.
4. Drain the majority of the fat from the pan.
5. Add the burger sauce and the dill relish (or diced pickles). Mix to combine.
6. Then sprinkle in ¼ cup of shredded cheese. Mix until the cheese is melted.
7. Spoon the ground beef mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
8. Top with the remaining cheese.
9. Finish by adding the frozen tater tots in a single layer on top.
10. Bake in a preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until the tater tots are golden brown.
11. Cool for a few minutes. Serve and enjoy!

Equipment

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• large skillet
• casserole dish

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FAQ's

Deb's best tips

• I like to use freshly shredded cheese instead of the pre-shredded stuff because I find that a block of cheese that's been shredded melts better.
• You can use any type of cheese that melts well, however I recommend that you use a cheese that has some flavor instead of a cheese like mozzarella.
• If you want extra crispy tater tots on the top, you can bake them slightly first. However, if you leave the casserole in the oven for the full cooking time you should have tater tots with a crispy tots.
• Garnish the casserole with shredded iceberg lettuce, sesame seeds, and chopped dill pickles if desired. However, I recommend that you add them to individual servings and not to the top of the casserole.
• To make a keto big mac casserole leave the tater tots off the top, you could add cauliflower rice instead or just leave them out all together.
• If you are using lean ground beef, you may not have any excess grease to drain. If you are beef is sticking, add a small amount of oil to skillet to prevent it from sticking.
• If you are using relish instead of pickles, make sure that you use dill pickle relish instead of sweet pickle relish.

Variations

• If you don't care for tater tots, you can use any type of potato that roasts well in an oven. You could also try using hash browns or frozen French fries.
• You could also add some diced bell peppers, mushrooms or carrots to the casserole before baking.
• For a spicier version, add ¼ teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the ground beef mixture.
• You can also switch up the cheese or use a combination of cheeses. Some good combinations include cheddar and monterey jack, or colby jack and american cheese.
• For an added layer of flavor, you can add some diced jalapeños to the casserole before baking.
• I like to use yellow onions in casseroles like these, but you could also use a sweet onion instead.
• If you want to add some more flavor to your ground beef mixture you can add some Italian seasoning. You could also sprinkle the top of the casserole with parmesan cheese.

Storage

Refrigerate - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Freezer - You can freeze this casserole for up to 3 months in an airtight container. To defrost, thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Reheating - You can either reheat individual portions in the microwave, or you can reheat the entire casserole in a 350°F/177°C oven for 15 to 20 minutes.

Related recipes

• The next time that you are craving a burger but need an easy dinner recipe, pop these Frozen Hamburgers in the Oven and get ready to enjoy a meal the whole family will love.
• Do you love melty cheese? Then you will want to give this Cowboy Tater Tot Casserole recipe a try. Even your guests will love it.
• The Chicken Tater Tot Casserole is a recipe you'll want to put into your weekly rotation.
• Are you in the market for a new easy recipe that's comforting and delicious? This French Onion Salisbury Steak is a classic meal that is a staple on our table.

Serve with

• I love to serve this big mac tater tot casserole with a fresh green salad like this Outback Wedge Salad.
• If you love pairing a hearty casserole like this big mac casserole recipe with a healthy yet tasty side dish, then give these Steamed Brussel Sprouts a try.
• My family loves when I end a filling and hearty meal like one with a light sweet treat like this Butterscotch Pudding Dessert.

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