Big Mac Tater Tot Casserole Recipe

Big Mac Tater Tot Casserole Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup diced pickles
  • 1 cup Thousand Island dressing (plus extra for drizzling)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 bag frozen tater tots (approximately 32 oz)
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare the Ground Beef Mixture:
    • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks.
    • Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent and the garlic is fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
    • Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
    • Stir in the diced pickles and 1 cup of Thousand Island dressing. Mix until everything is well combined. Remove from heat.
  3. Assemble the Casserole:
    • Transfer the ground beef mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
    • Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the beef mixture.
    • Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer on top of the cheese.
  4. Bake:
    • Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the tater tots start to turn golden brown and crispy.
  5. Add More Cheese:
    • Remove the baking dish from the oven and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the tater tots.
    • Switch the oven to broil and return the baking dish to the oven. Broil for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the tater tots are nicely browned.
  6. Finish the Casserole:
    • Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven.
    • Drizzle additional Thousand Island dressing over the top of the casserole.
    • Sprinkle the shredded lettuce evenly over the top.
  7. Serve:
    • Allow the casserole to cool slightly before serving.
    • Serve warm and enjoy the delicious Big Mac flavors in casserole form!

Notes:

  • For an extra kick, you can add a dash of hot sauce to the ground beef mixture.
  • Feel free to customize the toppings with additional Big Mac-inspired ingredients like diced tomatoes or extra pickles.

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