Big Mac Tater Tot Casserole

My Big Mac Tater Tot Casserole is perfect to make for a no-fuss weeknight dinner. It’s cheesy and beefy topped with crispy tater tots and creamy Big Mac Sauce. I have made it for so many different occasions and everyone loves it. It combines the nostalgic flavors of a Big Mac – savory ground beef, “special sauce,” pickles, and cheese – with the ultimate comfort food base of tater tots. It’s familiar yet exciting.

Author: It is a Keeper

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 55 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Servings: 8 Servings

Calories: 520 kcal per serving

Ingredients

2 pounds - Lean ground beef
2 teaspoons - All Purpose Seasoning
¼ cup - Mayo
1 cup - Yellow onion
1 cup - Dill pickle
1 tbsp - Onion powder
1 tbsp - Garlic powder
1 tsp - Salt
1 tsp - Pepper
2 cups - Triple cheddar cheese blend
24 ounces - Tater tots
½ cup - Mayonnaise
4 tablespoons - Relish
2 tablespoons - Dijon mustard
1 tbsp - White vinegar
1 tsp - Garlic powder
1 tsp - Onion powder
1 tsp - Paprika
1 cup - Iceberg lettuce
½ cup - Dill pickle chips
½ cup - Tomatoes
1 tsp - Sesame seeds

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400℉.
In a large skillet over medium high heat, add the ground beef, diced onions and All Purpose Seasoning. Cook and crumble the beef with a spoon for 6-7 minutes or until the beef is no longer pink. Drain off any excess fat.
Meanwhile, make the sauce by adding all of the ingredients to a bowl and whisking until combined. Set aside.
Once the beef is cooked and drained, reserve ⅓ cup of the sauce and set aside. Add the remaining Big Mac Sauce to the pan and stir until combined.
Transfer the beef mixture to a greased 13×9 baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
Add the shredded cheese in a single layer on top of the beef.
Arrange the tater tots in a single layer on top of the cheese.
Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the tater tots are golden and crispy.
Remove the casserole from the oven and top with shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes and chopped pickles. Drizzle with the reserved sauce before serving.

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