Description
Comfort meets classic American flavor in this Big Mac Tater Tot Casserole, blending iconic McDonald’s sandwich elements with hearty potato goodness. Cheeseburger-inspired layers and crispy tots create a crowd-pleasing meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
Dairy:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Base and Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup mustard
- 1 bag (approximately 32 ounces) frozen tater tots
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C), creating an ideal cooking environment for the casserole.
- Brown ground beef and onions in a large skillet over medium heat, ensuring meat is fully cooked and onions become translucent.
- Drain any excess fat from the meat mixture to prevent a greasy texture.
- Incorporate ketchup and mustard into the beef, stirring thoroughly to distribute flavors evenly.
- Transfer the seasoned meat mixture to a casserole dish, spreading it into a uniform base layer.
- Generously cover the meat with shredded cheddar cheese, creating a melty foundation.
- Carefully layer frozen tater tots across the cheese, arranging them in a single, organized grid to ensure even cooking.
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until tater tots turn golden brown and crispy.
- Check that the cheese has melted completely and the edges are bubbling.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes to allow flavors to settle and casserole to set.
- Serve immediately while hot and enjoy the fusion of Big Mac and tater tot flavors.
Notes
- Customize the heat by adjusting ground beef spiciness with additional seasonings like garlic powder or paprika for extra flavor depth.
- Make this dish gluten-free by using certified gluten-free tater tots and checking ketchup and mustard labels for gluten content.
- Reduce fat content by using lean ground beef (90/10) and low-fat cheese without compromising the rich, comforting taste of the casserole.
- Enhance nutrition by adding finely chopped vegetables like bell peppers or spinach into the beef mixture for extra vitamins and fiber.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 555 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg