Big Boy Casserole is a remake of an Frisch’s restaurant’s star menu item. Layers of tender beef, flaky crescent roll dough, tangy big boy sauce, tangy pickles, and lots of cheese!

big boy casserole scooping out of a dish

Frisch’s Big Boy Casserole Recipe

This is a copycat recipe of the iconic sandwich from Frisch’s Big Boy Restaurant but without the sesame seed bun.

Think Big Mac but with a twist. Flaky and tender crescent roll crust, lean meat, tangy sauce, tart pickles, and topped with tons of cheese. But the twist comes in the special sauce.

It’s Frisch’s tartar sauce! It may sound weird but give it a try. You won’t be sorry.

Check out my Cuban casserole, Bierock casserole, and buffalo chicken potato casserole for fun new twists on classic dishes!

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labeled ingredients for a big boy casserole

See recipe card for complete information on ingredients and their quantities.

Ingredient Notes

Crescent roll dough – Use the dough sheets for easier prep or substitute individual crescent rolls.
Ground beef – Lean ground beef or substitute ground turkey.
Tartar sauce – Use your favorite tartar sauce brand.
Pickles – I prefer dill pickles for this recipe.

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How To Make A Big Boy Casserole

Preheat oven to 375F. Spray a 9×13 dish with cooking spray.

baked crescent roll dough in a casserole dish

Spread the crescent roll dough out. Cook the crescent roll dough for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and set aside.

baked dough with a layer of tartar sauce

Pour entire jar of tartar sauce over dough and spread out.

Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Remove from heat and drain.

casserole dish with tartar sauce and ground beef

Spread cooked/drained ground beef over cooked dough.

Top with pickle slices and shredded lettuce. Spread cheese over the top and bake for 5-7 minutes or until cheese is melted. Remove and serve.

For the full recipe and detailed cooking instructions, please see the recipe card at the end of this post.

How long does it last?

Store any leftover Big Boy Casserole in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or in a 350F oven until heated through.

Can I freeze it?

You can! I recommend leaving off the lettuce if freezing and adding it when reheating.

Ground Beef Casseroles

One of the best things about casseroles is that they are budget friendly. I love to buy chicken and ground beef in bulk so I can whip up something easy during the week when I am super busy.

A few of my favorites are this Bierocks casserole which is a take on a Runza, which is a Midwest classic. This stuffed pepper casserole is way easier to make then actually stuffing bell peppers. And this walking taco casserole on a Taco Tuesday.

Tips For The Best Casserole

Substitute pie crust for the crescent dough in a pinch.
If you only have dill pickle relish, it will work just fine. Be sure to drain well first.
If you don’t like tartar sauce, substitute thousand island dressing or Big Mac sauce.

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This copycat version of Big Boy Casserole is perfect for pot lucks, family reunions, or a busy weeknight meal!