This Big Mac Tater Tot Casserole takes everything you love about a cheeseburger and bakes it into a warm, cheesy, crispy-topped dish. Juicy beef, creamy sauce, tangy pickles, and golden tater tots come together in this comfort food favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
1½ lbs ground beef (80/20)
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup Thousand Island dressing
¾ cup chopped dill pickles, divided
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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In a skillet, brown beef and onion over medium heat until cooked through. Drain excess fat.
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Add garlic powder, salt, pepper, dressing, and half the pickles. Stir and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
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Spread beef mixture into the baking dish. Top with 1½ cups cheese.
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Arrange tater tots in an even layer on top.
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Bake for 35–40 minutes until tots are golden and cheese is bubbling.
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Add remaining pickles, drizzle with dressing, sprinkle remaining cheese, and sesame seeds. Bake 5 more minutes.
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Let rest 10 minutes before serving.