Big Mac Casserole
Meaty, cheesy, and chock full of tasty mix-ins like hash browns, pickles, and onions, Big Mac casserole is the perfect dinner to make this week! It’s an easy, deconstructed version of the classic burger we all know and love.
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
Big Mac Sauce
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sweet pickle relish
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, more if needed to taste
Casserole
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 cups frozen hash brown potatoes, diced
- 1½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded
Optional Toppings
- iceburg lettuce, shredded
- pickles
- white onions, diced
- hamburger bun croutons, toasted and cubed
- sesame seeds
Instructions
To Make the Sauce
- In a medium bowl, add the mayonnaise, relish, vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, turmeric, and sugar.
- Whisk the ingredients together until combined.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed. And more granulated sugar if you like the sauce on the sweeter side!
Casserole Meat
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink.
- Add the onion and cook until the onions are softened.
- Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and seasonings.
- Pour half of the Big Mac sauce into the meat mixture and stir to combine.
To Assemble
- Place the frozen potatoes in the bottom of the prepared dish.
- Top the potatoes with the meat mixture then sprinkle on the shredded cheese.
- Drizzle ¼ cup Big Mac sauce over the meat mixture and top with the shredded cheese.
- Cover the casserole with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil then bake an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
- Garnish the top of the casserole with additional onions, pickles, and chopped lettuce. Sprinkle with hamburger bun croutons and sesame seeds if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 563kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 554mg | Potassium: 625mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 422IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 159mg | Iron: 3mg
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