Ingredients You’ll Need
- For the Casserole
- 2 lbs frozen tater tots
- 2 lbs ground beef (turkey, chicken, or venison also work)
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup Thousand Island dressing
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup dill pickle relish
- 4 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- Shredded lettuce for topping
- Extra Thousand Island dressing for serving
- For the Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
How to Make It
1. Get Ready and Start the Tots: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Place the frozen tater tots in an 11×13 inch baking dish and put them in the oven to start cooking while you make the filling.
2. Brown the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the diced onion. Drain the grease if you want to.
3. Season and Add Big Mac Sauce: Season the beef with the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Add the Thousand Island dressing, ketchup, and dill pickle relish. Mix everything together well.
4. Melt the Velveeta: Add the cubed Velveeta cheese to the beef mixture and stir until it’s completely melted and creamy.
5. Assemble the Casserole: Take the partially cooked tater tots out of the oven and remove them from the baking dish. Spread the meat mixture into the bottom of the dish, then arrange the tater tots on top in a single layer.
6. First Bake: Bake for 20 minutes.
7. Add Cheddar and Finish: Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the grated sharp cheddar cheese over the top. Return to the oven and bake for 10 to 15 more minutes, until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
8. Top and Serve: Top with shredded lettuce and drizzle with extra Thousand Island dressing. This tastes just like a Big Mac in casserole form!
Extra Information
- All the classic Big Mac flavors – beef, Thousand Island dressing, pickles, cheese, and lettuce – in one easy casserole!
- Starting the tater tots in the oven while you make the filling saves time.
- The combination of Velveeta in the filling and cheddar on top gives you layers of cheesy goodness.
- Add the lettuce and extra dressing right before serving so they stay fresh and crisp.
- This is super kid-friendly – most kids love both Big Macs and tater tots!
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.
Essential Tools
- 11×13 inch baking dish
- Large skillet
- Wooden spoon
Allergy Warnings
Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
- Contains dairy (Velveeta cheese, cheddar cheese, Thousand Island dressing)
- Contains eggs (in Thousand Island dressing)
- May contain gluten (check tater tots and dressing labels)