Big Mac Casserole
Big Mac casserole with seasoned ground beef, thousand island dressing, pickles, and cheddar cheese topped with crispy tater tots. All the flavors of a Big Mac without the bun. Gluten-free and ready in under an hour.
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 cup diced yellow onion - from about 1 medium onion
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce - check label for gluten-free if needed
- 3/4 cup Thousand Island dressing - check label for gluten-free if needed
- 1/2 cup finely diced pickles
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese - divided
- 24 oz tater tots - check label for gluten-free if needed, I use Ore-Ida which is labeled gluten-free
For topping:
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce - iceberg or green lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced pickles - or pickle chips
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons Thousand Island dressing - check label for gluten-free if needed
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Add 2 lbs ground beef and 1 cup diced yellow onion to an oven-safe 12-inch skillet or cast iron pan over medium heat. Cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking up the beef as it cooks, until no pink remains and onions are translucent. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 3/4 cup Thousand Island dressing, and 1/2 cup finely diced pickles. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Spread the beef mixture into an even layer. Sprinkle 1½ cups of the 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
- Arrange 24 oz tater tots in a single layer over the cheese. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheese on top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the tater tots are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Top with 1/2 cup shredded lettuce, 1/2 cup diced tomatoes, 1/4 cup sliced pickles, 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, and 2 tablespoons Thousand Island dressing. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Gluten-Free Note: Check labels on Worcestershire sauce, thousand island dressing, and tater tots to make sure they're gluten-free.
- Cook Time: Start checking at 30 minutes - oven temps vary and you want crispy tater tots, not burnt ones.
Nutrition
Calories: 688kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 1338mg | Potassium: 686mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 412IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 268mg | Iron: 4mg
