Big Mac Tater Tot Casserole Recipe
This Big Mac tater tot casserole recipe is the most indulgent comfort food, packed with Big Mac flavor. Layer saucy beef, sharp cheddar, and tater tots, and cook until golden and crispy. Then top with classic Big Mac toppings like lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle.
If you love this Big Mac tater tot casserole, try our Big Mac Casserole, or Big Mac Dip (coming soon).
This Big Mac tater tot casserole is a delicious twist on our Big Mac casserole, made with crispy tater tots instead of cubed potatoes. It takes about 15 minutes of hands-on cooking, then 50 minutes in the oven.
The flavourful ground beef mixture is topped with shredded cheddar cheese and frozen tater tots, then baked until golden brown.
Then it’s topped with more homemade Big Mac sauce, shredded iceberg lettuce, juicy tomatoes, diced dill pickles, and crisp onion.
Hamburger tater tot casserole is pure take-out style comfort food, like a juicy burger but in casserole form. The Big Mac sauce adds so much flavour, paired with the crispy tater tots and fresh veggies.
Why Jacqueline Loves This Recipe
- Mostly hands-free, just 15 minutes of cooking.
- Can easily be doubled or even tripled in a larger baking dish.
- So much Big Mac flavor!
Ingredients
Haven’t been to the store or have fussy eaters? Learn more about the ingredients and substitution ideas for this Big Mac tater tot casserole recipe. See exact ingredient amounts in the recipe card below.
- Ground beef- I use a plant-based alternative because it’s what I prefer.
- Big Mac sauce- Mayo, ketchup, mustard, pickle, onion, sugar, and vinegar.
- Cheddar cheese- A sharp cheddar for flavor.
- Frozen tater tots- about 1 bag.
- Toppings- Lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle.
Make it in the Air Fryer!
Need dinner on the table quickly? Make this Big Mac tater tot casserole in the Air Fryer instead. Follow the step-by-step instructions for a perfect Big Mac tater tot casserole.
1. Air Fry the tater tots until crispy.
2. Meanwhile, cook the beef and combine it with Big Mac sauce, pickle, and onion.
3. Plate the beef mixture and top with shredded cheddar and crispy tater tots.
How to Make Big Mac tater tot casserole
Combine the Big Mac sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Fry the beef until cooked, and add the pickle, onion, and half of the sauce, saving some for topping.
Transfer the beef mixture to a 9×9 baking dish and top with cheese.
Line with frozen tater tots.
Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 50 minutes. Broil for an extra 2-3 minutes if the tater tots aren’t crispy. Top with more sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle.
Jacqueline’s Recipe Tips
- If using regular beef, drain the grease before adding it to the casserole dish.
- Broil the tater tots for 2-3 minutes if they’re not crispy.
Kitchen Tools to Make it Easier
We’ll let you know the basics and then give some suggestions for kitchen tools that can make this recipe even easier to prepare.
1. Frying pan
2. Small whisk
Serving Suggestions
Top the tater tots with more homemade Big Mac sauce, crispy lettuce, tomatoes, diced pickle, and onion.
How to Store Leftover Big Mac Tater Tot Casserole
Store leftover Big Mac tater tot casserole covered in the fridge for 3-4 days.
FAQ
Absolutely, you can use thousand island dressing in Big Mac casserole as a time-saving swap for homemade Big Mac sauce.
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Big Mac Tater Tot Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Combine the Big Mac sauce ingredients and set aside.
- Over medium heat, cook the beef until cooked through. Add 1/4 cup diced pickles, 1/4 cup diced onion, and 1/4 cup of the Big Mac sauce. Mix to combine.
- Transfer the beef mixture to a 9×9 baking dish and spread it on the bottom. Top with the shredded cheese and line with tater tots. Bake for 50 minutes. If needed, broil for 2-3 minutes to crisp up the top.
- Drizzle the tater tots with the remaining Big Mac sauce, and top with the lettuce, tomato, and remaining onion and pickle.
