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Big Mac Tater Tot Casserole

My Big Mac Tater Tot Casserole is filled with crispy tater tots, juicy ground beef, melty cheese, sweet pickle relish, and a copycat big mac sauce that seals the deal and makes it one of the huge hits at my Super Bowl party every year.
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Course: Ground Beef
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Jennifer Stewart

Equipment

  • 12.5 Inch Pre-Seasoned Cast iron Skillet - Frying Pan
  • 9 x 13 Baking Dish Ceramic Casserole Dish, White

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese 8 ounces, shredded yourself or cubed small - divided
  • 1 cup diced dill pickles
  • 1 ¼ cup 1000 island dressing divided
  • ½ cup mayo
  • 24 ounces frozen tater tots you might only be able to find 24 or 32 ounces *just use what fits dish*

Garnishes

  • 1 1/2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup sliced dill pickles
  • 1/4 cup 1000 island dressing

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400F. Spray a 9x13 dish with cooking spray.
  • In a large skillet over medium high heat, add the ground beef and spices. Cook until the beef is no longer pink. Drain excess fat if desired.
  • Add the diced onion, diced pickle, 1 cup 1000 island dressing, mayo, and half the cheese.
  • Spread into the prepared dish. Top with remaining cheese. Cover with tater tots.
  • Bake at 400 for 40-45 minutes or until the beef mixture is bubbling and the tater tots are crispy and golden brown. Check to see if the internal temp is 165F.
  • Remove from the oven.
  • Top with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and remaining dressing.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

    • If you like a crunchier casserole, I recommend cooking your tater tots for a little bit longer than package instructions and adding a little extra oil, until you get that nice, crispy browning. Pat excess oil with paper towels before adding to the casserole. 
    • I recommend making your own Thousand Island dressing for this, because you can adjust the ratios to your liking (looking at you, my Worcestershire sauce lovers!)
    • Dice and prep all your ingredients ahead of time for easier prep the night you bake it.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 894kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 65g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 39g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 149mg | Sodium: 1746mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g