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big mac tater tot casserole

Big Mac Tater Tot Casserole

This cheesy, beefy, and crispy Big Mac Tater Tot Casserole brings the flavors of your favorite fast-food burger into an easy, crowd-pleasing dish!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course casseroles, comfort food, Main Course
Cuisine American, American comfort food
Servings 6 servings
Calories 480 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Skillet To cook the ground beef
  • mixing bowl For making the Big Mac sauce
  • 9x13 Baking Dish To assemble and bake the casserole
  • Spatula For stirring and serving

Ingredients
  

  • Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20 for best flavor
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 bag 32 oz frozen tater tots
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup dill pickles chopped
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds optional
  • Big Mac Sauce
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp sweet pickle relish
  • Seasoning for Beef
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Preheat Oven
  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Step 2: Cook the Beef
  • 1️⃣ Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • 2️⃣ Add ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
  • 3️⃣ Stir in diced onion and cook for 2 more minutes.
  • 4️⃣ Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • 5️⃣ Drain excess grease.
  • Step 3: Make the Big Mac Sauce
  • 1️⃣ In a mixing bowl, whisk together: mayo, ketchup, mustard, vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, and pickle relish.
  • 2️⃣ Set aside for later.
  • Step 4: Assemble the Casserole
  • 1️⃣ Spread the beef mixture evenly in the baking dish.
  • 2️⃣ Drizzle half of the Big Mac sauce over the beef.
  • 3️⃣ Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
  • 4️⃣ Arrange tater tots in a single layer over the cheese.
  • Step 5: Bake the Casserole
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes or until tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
  • Step 6: Add Toppings & Serve
  • 1️⃣ Drizzle the remaining Big Mac sauce over the casserole.
  • 2️⃣ Sprinkle with chopped pickles and sesame seeds.
  • 3️⃣ Let it rest for 5 minutes, then serve & enjoy! 🍔

Notes

✅ Want extra crispy tots? Pre-bake them at 400°F for 10 minutes before adding.
✅ Make it ahead: Assemble the casserole and refrigerate overnight before baking.
✅ Low-carb option: Swap tater tots for cauliflower tots or shredded cabbage.
✅ Add bacon: Crumbled bacon takes it to the next level!
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