Description
This Big Mac Tater Tot Casserole is a delightful fusion of flavors and textures, featuring crispy tater tots layered with juicy ground beef, tangy pickles, and creamy cheese. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch followed by a savory explosion reminiscent of a classic Big Mac, making it a perfect comfort food dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Casserole:
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup pickles, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Tater Tot Layer:
- 32 ounces frozen tater tots
- For the Special Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until the beef is browned and the onion is translucent, about 8-10 minutes.
- Drain excess fat and stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
- In a large baking dish, spread the cooked beef mixture evenly across the bottom.
- Sprinkle chopped pickles and shredded cheese over the beef layer.
- Layer the frozen tater tots on top of the cheese, arranging them evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
- While the casserole is baking, mix together the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl to create the special sauce.
- Once the casserole is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before drizzling with the special sauce and topping with shredded lettuce.
Notes
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with plant-based meat alternatives.
- Feel free to add other toppings like diced tomatoes or extra cheese for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the casserole
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
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