Description
A fun, indulgent twist on a fast food favorite—this Big Mac tater tot casserole layers seasoned ground beef, cheese, pickles, and tots with a creamy “special sauce” for the ultimate comfort food dinner.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup Thousand Island dressing
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp ketchup
2 tsp yellow mustard
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup diced dill pickles
1 (28 oz) bag frozen tater tots
Shredded lettuce and extra pickles for topping (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onion until browned. Drain excess fat.
3. Stir in salt, pepper, Thousand Island dressing, mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard. Mix well and remove from heat.
4. Spread beef mixture evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
5. Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the beef layer.
6. Add diced pickles on top of the cheese.
7. Arrange tater tots in a single layer over the entire surface.
8. Bake for 35–40 minutes, until tots are golden and crispy.
9. Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Top with shredded lettuce and extra pickles if desired.
Notes
Use a homemade “special sauce” or substitute with burger sauce for variety.
Great for leftovers—reheat in the oven or air fryer to keep the tots crispy.
Try adding crumbled bacon or chopped tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: big mac casserole, tater tot casserole, cheeseburger bake, comfort food