Big Mac Casserole
This big mac casserole is a one-dish recipe that replicates the taste of a classic Big Mac, without the bun. With seasoned beef, creamy dressing, tangy pickles, crispy tater tots, and creamy cheddar cheese, this is a dinner recipe that the whole family will love. It’s on the table in under an hour and can be assembled ahead of time, making meal prep a breeze!
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 onion - diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce - gluten-free
- 3/4 cup Thousand Island dressing - 180g, gluten-free if needed
- 1/2 diced pickles - 100g
- 2 cup shredded cheddar cheese - 8 oz/227g, divided
- 24 oz tater tots - gluten-free if needed
For topping:
- 2 tablespoons gluten-free Thousand Island dressing
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced pickles
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
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Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C).
- Place a skillet or cast iron pan on the stove top over medium heat. Add the ground beef and onion and cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking up the beef with a spatula as it cooks.
- Cook until no more pink remains and the onions are translucent. If there is a lot of fat in the skillet, drain most of it with a spoon.
- Add the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, worcestershire sauce, dijon mustard, Thousand Island dressing and diced pickles to the ground beef mixture. Stir to combine.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the dressing layer.
- Arrange the gluten-free tater tots on top of the cheese layer in a single layer. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheese.
- Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Once cooked, remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Sprinkle sliced pickles, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and sesame seeds on top, if desired.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- If you have celiac disease like me or are on a gluten-free diet for any reason, be sure to double check your ingredients to ensure they are gluten-free. The worcestershire sauce, Thousand Island dressing and tater tots are 3 ingredients you will need to make sure are gluten-free when shopping at your local grocery store.
- Opt for lean ground beef to minimize fat content. If you're using a higher-fat cut, make sure to drain the excess fat after cooking.
- Pre-shredded cheddar saves time, but for better melt and flavor, shred your own block of cheddar.
- Oven temps can vary; start checking at the 30-minute mark to avoid overcooking.
