This Tater Tot Big Mac Casserole is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a weeknight dinner. Made with ground beef, tater tots, and the signature Big Mac sauce, it’s a hit with the whole family.
Fall is just around the corner so I am preparing with all the comfort foods! If you love a Big Mac then you will love this casserole. It has all the flavors made into a tater tot casserole!
My family (and myself!) love easy-to-make dinners such as this one. Another one that will be on repeat this fall is this Impossible Cheeseburger Pie. It’s a super simple casserole filled with ground beef and uses a baking mix to speed things up. Hey, I bet this casserole would be amazing with the Big Mac sauce from this recipe, too!
Reasons You Will Want To Make This Big Mac Tater Tot Casserole:
- So quick and easy to make making it perfect for those busy nights of the week!
- There’s no need to wait in a long drive-thru line when you can recreate the flavor of a Big Mac at home!
- Better for you version since you can control all of the ingredients.
- Freezer-friendly so make a double batch and store one in the freezer for emergencies!
Ingredient Notes:
BIG MAC SAUCE: Mayo, pickle, vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, mustard, minced onion, and sugar all go into the sauce. I tried omitting the sugar but the sauce wasn’t the same without it.
GROUND BEEF: I like to use lean ground beef. Feel free to use what you have just be sure to drain off the excess grease after browning.
CHEDDAR
TATER TOTS
TOPPINGS: Use whatever burger toppings you like for this recipe!
How To Make Big Mac Casserole:
This is just a quick overview of the method for this casserole. As always, specific measurements and step-by-step instructions are included in the printable recipe box at the bottom of the post.
STEP 1: Mix together all the ingredients for the sauce and set aside.
STEP 2: Brown the ground beef and onion in a large skillet. Add the garlic powder, Worcestershire, and half of the Big Mac Sauce. Sprinkle with shredded cheese and drizzle with remaining Big Mac Sauce.
STEP 3: Arrange tater tots across the top of the casserole. Bake for 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
FAQs
You can replace the ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or pork. Just note that it will change the flavor profile of the casserole.
Cooled leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. They can be reheated in the microwave or in a 325-degree oven just until heated through. Make sure there are no toppings when reheating, as they will get soggy.
Make the casserole as directed and top with frozen tater tots. Cover with heavy-duty foil and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Remove from the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before baking. May need extra baking time.
Tips And Suggestions:
- Feel free to add more veggies to this casserole. Bell peppers, zucchini, corn, green beans, or any vegetable you would typically use in a tater tot casserole.
- Toppings: cheese, tomatoes, onions, lettuce, sesame seeds, and dill pickle are all great options to top off this casserole.
- Try using sweet potato tater tots.
- Make it spicy by stirring in cayenne pepper to the ground beef mixture.
- Use different types of cheeses such as pepper jack, Monterey jack, or colby jack.
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Big Mac Tater Tot Casserole
Ingredients
BIG MAC SAUCE:
- 1 cup (235g) mayonnaise
- ¼ cup (60g) dill pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon minced onion
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon each: garlic powder, onion powder, paprika
CASSEROLE:
- 1 pound (500g) lean ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 ounces (226g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 (2lb)(907g) package tater tots
TOPPINGS:
- shredded lettuce
- onion
- pickles
- tomatoes
- sesame seeds
Instructions
- Combine all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 400℉. Lightly grease a 9×13 casserole dish if not using an oven going skillet such as a 12" cast iron.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and onion until beef is no longer pink. Drain any grease. Stir in ½ of the reserved Big Mac sauce, Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste. If you are not using an oven going skillet, transfer to prepared casserole dish. Top with shredded cheese and then arrange tater tots on top. (May not use the entire package).
- Bake for 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Serve with any of the suggested toppings if desired.
Notes
- STORAGE: Store cooled leftovers, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- FREEZER-FRIENDLY: Make the casserole as directed and top with frozen tater tots. Cover with heavy-duty foil and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Remove from the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before baking. May need extra baking time.
- NUTRITION: Nutrition calculated using entire bag of tater tots and NO toppings. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the information shown is just an estimate. This website is not intended as nutritional advice, or a diet or health plan. Readers of this website are ultimately responsible for all decisions pertaining to their health.
