The Best Big Mac Casserole Recipe With Tater Tots
This high protein Big Mac casserole turns the iconic burger into a baked, bun-free dinner with seasoned beef, cheddar, crispy tater tots, and homemade Big Mac sauce. 44g protein per serving.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 583kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs lean ground beef
- 1 cup chopped white onion
- Salt + black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 batch Homemade Big Mac Sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 30 tater tots
- 1 ½ cups iceberg lettuce chopped
- 1 cup pickles chopped
- 1 cup tomatoes chopped
- 1 tbsp white sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. While that's warming up, start on your beef. Cook the ground beef and diced onion in a large skillet over medium heat. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. Cook until the beef is browned and the onions are translucent. Drain excess grease.
- Add 2/3 cup of your Homeamde Big Mac sauce into the ground beef mixture. This will give it more flavor and add creaminess to the hamburger casserole.
- Transfer the beef and onion mixture into a baking dish, spreading it out to form the base of your casserole dish.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese all over. Then arrange a layer of tater tots on top. This layer not only adds a delightful crunch but also a heartiness that fills you up.
- Slide the dish into the oven and bake for about 40-45 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
- Once out of the oven, let the casserole cool for a moment, then add shredded lettuce, diced dill pickles, and diced tomatoes on top of the casserole for that juicy, fresh element. Drizzle with remaining homemade Big Mac sauce right before serving.
- Finish the dish off with a sprinkle of sesame seeds to mimic the bun flavors.
Notes
Storage – Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months, then thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Reheating – Reheat individual portions in the microwave, or warm the whole dish in a 350°F oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Add the fresh lettuce, pickle, and tomato after reheating so they stay crisp.
Make Ahead – Assemble the beef, cheese, and tot layers, cover, and keep it in the fridge for up to a day. Bake straight from the fridge, adding a few extra minutes to the bake time and add toppings right before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 583kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 1017mg | Potassium: 866mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 780IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 330mg | Iron: 5mg