Description
Comfort meets classic American fast food in this Big Mac Tater Tot Casserole, blending iconic burger flavors with crispy potato goodness. Hearty layers of seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and golden tater tots create a crowd-pleasing dish you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (0.45 kilogram) ground beef
Vegetables and Cheese:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) pickles, diced
- 1/2 cup (120 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
Sauces and Tater Tots:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) ketchup
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) mustard
- 1 bag frozen tater tots
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F, preparing a standard baking dish for the casserole.
- Brown ground beef and diced onions in a large skillet, carefully draining any accumulated fat to prevent sogginess.
- Incorporate chopped pickles, tangy ketchup, and zesty mustard into the meat mixture, ensuring even distribution of flavors.
- Spread the seasoned beef mixture across the bottom of the baking dish, creating a uniform base layer.
- Generously blanket the meat with shredded cheddar cheese, allowing it to melt and create a rich, creamy foundation.
- Meticulously arrange frozen tater tots in a single, overlapping layer across the entire cheese-covered surface.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for golden-brown tots and bubbling cheese edges.
- Remove from oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to settle and dish to cool slightly.
Notes
- Select lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and create a healthier version of this indulgent casserole.
- Chop pickles finely to ensure even distribution and consistent flavor throughout the dish.
- Consider using low-fat cheese options for a lighter alternative without compromising taste.
- Add a layer of lettuce-inspired topping after baking to mimic the classic Big Mac’s fresh crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg