If you love the classic flavors of a Big Mac and the crispy comfort of tater tots, you’re in for a delicious surprise! This Big Mac Tater Tot Casserole combines the signature taste of a Big Mac with the crunch of tater tots, creating a mouthwatering dish that will hit the spot.
Perfect for a family dinner or a casual gathering with friends, this casserole is bound to impress. Let’s walk through the recipe step by step to create this irresistible dish.
Kitchen Equipment Needed:
- Large sauté pan
- 9×13-inch baking dish
- Oven
Tips and Variations:
- For a lighter option, swap ground beef for ground turkey.
- Add a spicy twist by mixing in diced jalapeños with the beef.
- For extra cheesiness, top the tater tots with more shredded cheese before baking.
- Customize with your favorite toppings like sliced tomatoes, chopped onions, or crispy bacon bits!
Big Mac Tater Tot Casserole
This Big Mac Tater Tot Casserole blends the iconic flavors of a Big Mac with the crispy delight of tater tots, creating a mouthwatering dish that’s sure to satisfy your cravings.
- Total Time: 1 hour 3 mins
- Yield: 4 serving 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs lean ground beef
- 1 cup Thousand Island dressing
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 cup diced dill pickle
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups shredded triple cheddar cheese blend
- 24 oz frozen tater tots
For the topping:
- 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1/4 cup Thousand Island dressing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large sauté pan, melt a small amount of margarine or butter over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart as it browns.
- Once the beef is fully cooked, remove the pan from heat and drain any excess grease.
- Stir in the Thousand Island dressing, mayonnaise, diced onion, diced dill pickle, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and evenly spread the beef mixture in it.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the beef.
- Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer on top of the cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and top with shredded lettuce.
- Drizzle with additional Thousand Island dressing.
- Serve and enjoy your Big Mac Tater Tot Casserole!
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 43 mins
