Big Mac Tater Tot Casserole
A creamy, flavor-packed casserole that combines the best flavors of a classic burger with the comfort of tater tots.
Servings: 8 servings
Equipment
- Skillet
- Baking Dish
Ingredients
Meat
- 2 lbs lean ground beef
Sauces
- 1 cup Thousand Island dressing
- 1/4 cup mayo
Vegetables
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 cup diced dill pickle
Spices
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Cheese
- 2 cups shredded triple cheddar cheese blend
Tater Tots
- 24 oz frozen tater tots
Garnish
- 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1/4 cup Thousand Island dressing for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and diced yellow onion until the beef is browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat.
- Season the beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in the diced dill pickles, 1 cup Thousand Island dressing, and mayo until evenly combined. Turn off the heat.
- Spread the beef mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the beef layer.
- Arrange the frozen tater tots evenly over the top.
- Bake, uncovered, for 35-40 minutes or until the tater tots are crisp and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes.
- Top with shredded lettuce and drizzle with the remaining Thousand Island dressing just before serving.
- Serve hot and enjoy your homemade Big Mac casserole!
Notes
Use lean ground beef to keep the casserole from getting greasy. Don’t skip the pickles for the signature tang!