Description
This Big Mac Tater Tot Casserole combines all the classic burger flavors with crispy tater tots and melty cheese for a fun and comforting family dinner. It is hearty, cheesy, and packed with savory goodness in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 (16 oz) bag frozen tater tots
- 1/4 cup ketchup (plus 1 tablespoon for sauce)
- 2 tablespoons mustard (plus 1 teaspoon for sauce)
- 1/4 cup pickle relish (divided)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon vinegar (divided)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Stir in 1/4 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons mustard, half of the pickle relish, and half of the vinegar. Remove from heat.
- Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and spread the frozen tater tots evenly over the bottom.
- Pour the beef mixture over the tater tots and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the tater tots are golden brown.
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, remaining ketchup, remaining mustard, remaining pickle relish, and remaining vinegar to make the sauce.
- Drizzle the sauce over the casserole before serving. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for a lighter option.
- Add shredded lettuce and diced pickles on top after baking for an authentic burger-style finish.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven to maintain crispy tater tots.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
