Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Big Mac Tater Tot Casserole, where crispy tater tots meet juicy ground beef, tangy pickles, and creamy cheese. Each bite offers a delightful crunch followed by a savory explosion of flavors reminiscent of your favorite fast-food burger.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Casserole:
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup pickles, chopped
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup American cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Tater Tot Layer:
- 32 ounces frozen tater tots
- For the Special Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until the beef is browned and the onion is translucent, about 8-10 minutes.
- Drain excess fat and stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, and onion powder to create the special sauce.
- In a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, layer the cooked beef mixture evenly on the bottom.
- Spread the chopped pickles over the beef, followed by the shredded cheddar and American cheese.
- Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer on top of the cheese.
- Drizzle the special sauce over the tater tots.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For a healthier option, substitute ground turkey for ground beef.
- Feel free to add additional toppings like diced tomatoes or lettuce before serving for a fresh touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the casserole
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 12 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
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