Big Mac Tater Tot Casserole

Overhead view of big mac casserole in a cast iron skillet garnished with pickles, tomatoes, and lettuce.

Course: Beef, Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: big mac casserole

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 40

Servings:

Calories: 578kcal

Author: Malinda Linnebur

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.

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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 9x13 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.

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