Description
This Big Mac Casserole recipe is a delicious, easy-to-make dish that captures the iconic flavors of the classic Big Mac burger in a comforting casserole form. Featuring lean ground beef, seasoned potatoes, cheddar cheese, and a homemade Big Mac sauce, it’s baked to perfection and topped with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and pickles to recreate that familiar, beloved taste in a convenient casserole.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 lbs. lean ground beef (96/4)
- 1 lbs. russet potatoes, chopped
- 1/2 white onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- 2 tsp. yellow mustard
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (112g)
Big Mac Sauce:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise (55g)
- 1/4 cup ketchup (65g)
- 1/4 cup dill pickles, chopped
- 1 tbsp. dill pickle juice
Toppings:
- 1 vine tomato, chopped
- A handful of white onions, chopped
- A handful of shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1/4 cup dill pickle chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Potatoes: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Wash and chop your potatoes into small bite-sized pieces, leaving the skin on. Smaller pieces help them cook faster and more evenly in the pan.
- Cook the Potatoes: Heat a pan over medium heat and add the olive oil. Add the chopped potatoes along with 1/4 cup water. Season generously with salt and pepper. Stir often and cook until the potatoes begin to soften, about 5 to 10 minutes depending on size. Once softened, transfer them to a baking dish.
- Cook the Beef and Onion: In the same pan, add the ground beef and chopped onions. Cook until the beef is almost fully cooked and the onions are softened. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and yellow mustard. Mix well and then combine this mixture evenly with the potatoes in the baking dish.
- Add the Cheese and Bake: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the beef and potato mixture. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the cheese has melted thoroughly.
- Prepare the Big Mac Sauce: While the casserole bakes, mix the mayonnaise, ketchup, chopped dill pickles, and dill pickle juice in a small bowl. Stir until the sauce is well combined and then refrigerate until ready to use.
- Add Toppings and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and take off the foil. Drizzle the prepared Big Mac sauce evenly over the top. Finish with shredded lettuce, chopped white onions, chopped tomatoes, and dill pickle chips. Serve immediately and enjoy the comforting, familiar flavors.
Notes
- Nutrition facts are an estimate. For the most accurate measurement, weigh the final dish and divide by the serving size.
- Feel free to use any type of ground meat, but ground beef offers the most authentic Big Mac flavor.
- Extra Big Mac sauce can be saved and used as a spread on sandwiches or wraps.
- Serving size includes all toppings: 1 chopped vine tomato, a handful of white onion, a handful of lettuce, and approximately 1/4 cup dill pickle chips.
