Big Mac Tater Tot Casserole

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Big Mac Tater Tot Casserole is an easy dinner recipe that starts out with a base of ground beef, onions and dill pickles, all tossed in a copycat Big Mac sauce, and then topped with cheddar cheese and tater tots.

Big Mac Tater Tot Casserole is an easy ground beef dinner recipe the whole family will love.

This casserole recipe combines all the flavours of a Big Mac and fries into one dish.

This tater tot casserole recipe takes just over an hour from start to finish and serves six people.

• 2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1 cup Thousand Island dressing
• ¼ cup mayo
• 1 cup diced yellow onion
• 1 cup diced dill pickle
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups shredded triple cheddar cheese blend
• 24 oz frozen tater tots

Topping

• 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
• ¼ cup Thousand Island dressing

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I crumbled the ground beef well as it cooked.

Then I added some Thousand Island dressing, mayo, diced onion, diced dill pickle, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper to the pan with the ground beef.

I stirred until all of the ingredients were fully combined.

Then I sprinkled some shredded triple cheese blend on top of the ground beef mixture.

Then I drizzled some Thousand Island dressing on top of the lettuce.

Then I scooped and served the casserole.

This ground beef and tater tot casserole is hearty and flavourful.

If you are looking for a fun and easy recipe using hamburger meat, then you need to try this Big Mac Tater Tot Casserole!

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How should I store Big Mac Tater Tot Casserole?

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat thoroughly before serving.

What substitutions could I make?

• Ground Beef: Any ground meat could work in this recipe including ground chicken and sausage meat.
• Cheddar Cheese: A variety of cheeses would work well in this recipe including Swiss, mozzarella and Monterey jack.

Keep in mind any changes will effect the authentic Big Mac flavour.

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Big Mac Tater Tot Cassserole

Yield: 6 people

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Big Mac Tater Tot Casserole is an easy dinner recipe that starts out with a base of ground beef, onions and dill pickles, all tossed in a copycat Big Mac sauce, and then topped with cheddar cheese and tater tots.

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Ingredients

• 2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1 cup Thousand Island dressing
• ¼ cup mayo
• 1 cup diced yellow onion
• 1 cup diced dill pickle
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups shredded triple cheddar cheese blend
• 24 oz frozen tater tots

Topping

• 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
• ¼ cup Thousand Island dressing

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400F.
2. Dump ground beef into a large saute pan over medium-high heat along with a dab of margarine or butter.
3. Crumble the ground beef well as it cooks.
4. Once the ground beef is fully cooked, remove the pan from the heat and drain the excess grease.
5. Add the Thousand Island dressing, mayo, diced onion, diced dill pickle, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper to the pan with the beef.
6. Stir until all of the ingredients are fully combined.
7. Dump the ground beef mixture into a greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish and spread it out evenly.
8. Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top of the beef.
9. Place the tater tots in a single layer on top of the cheese.
10. Place the baking dish in the oven and bake the casserole until the tater tots are golden brown. 40-45 minutes.
11. Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the shredded lettuce on top.
12. Drizzle the Thousand Island dressing over the lettuce.
13. Serve and enjoy!

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 726Total Fat: 50gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 30gCholesterol: 172mgSodium: 1417mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 2gSugar: 10gProtein: 50g

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