Big Mac Tater Tot Casserole
If you are looking for a family pleasing easy to make weeknight dinner you need to try this Big Mac Tater Tot Casserole! This hearty casserole has a ton of flavor that your family will love. Skip the drive-thru and enjoy the flavors of your favorite fast food at home!
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Servings 6
Ingredients
- 2 lbs lean ground beef
- 1 1/4 Cup Thousand Island Dressing
- 1/2 Cup Mayonnaise
- 1 Cup Diced Onion
- 1 Cup Diced Dill Pickle plus slices for garnish
- 1 Tbsp Garlic Powder
- 1 Tbsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Pepper
- 2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 32 oz Bag Frozen Tater Tots
- 1 Cup Shredded Lettuce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Place the ground beef in a large skillet sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook over medium or medium high heat stirring and crumbling until completely browned.
- Remove from the heat and drain if needed, set aside.
- Add the onion to the skillet and cook stirring frequently for about 10 minutes or until the onion is translucent. Turn off the heat.
- Add the cooked ground beef back into the skillet.
- Add in the 1 cup of dressing, mayo, onion powder, garlic powder, and chopped pickles. Stir until everything is evenly mixed.
- Spread the ground beef mixture evenly across the bottom of a 13×9 pan.
- Sprinkle grated cheese evenly across the top of the ground beef.
- Spread the frozen tater tots evenly across the top of the cheese and press them down slightly.
- Place the casserole in the oven and bake for 45-55 minutes or until the tater tots are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and top with reserved dressing sauce, pickles and shredded cheese. Serve warm