Irresistible Big Mac Casserole in Just 35 Minutes
A cheesy, crispy, and crave-worthy casserole that brings the flavors of a Big Mac to your dinner table. Perfect for an easy weeknight comfort food meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup dill pickles, sliced
- 1/4 cup Thousand Island dressing
- 1/4 cup shredded lettuce (optional)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing or mayo drizzle (optional)
Instructions
- Brown ground beef with onion in a skillet over medium heat. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread cooked beef in a baking dish. Drizzle with Thousand Island dressing.
- Layer frozen tater tots evenly over the beef.
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 30–35 minutes until tots are golden brown. Top with shredded cheddar cheese in the last 5 minutes.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with pickles, lettuce, sesame seeds, and a drizzle of ranch or more dressing.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, bake the tater tots for an additional 5 minutes.
- Customize toppings to your preference.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg