This Big Mac Tater Tot Casserole turns your favorite burger into a cheesy, crispy, crowd-pleasing bake. With ground beef, melted cheese, tangy pickles, and tater tots, it’s perfect for weeknight meals or weekend get-togethers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
1½ lbs ground beef (80/20)
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 cups shredded 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. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium heat until browned. Drain grease.
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Stir in garlic powder, salt, pepper, Thousand Island dressing, and half the pickles. Cook 2–3 minutes.
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Spread beef mixture in baking dish. Top with 1½ cups cheddar cheese.
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Arrange tater tots in a single layer across the top.
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Bake for 35–40 minutes until tots are golden and cheese is bubbling.
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Top with remaining pickles, drizzle dressing, sprinkle remaining cheese, and sesame seeds. Bake 5 more minutes.
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Let rest 10 minutes before serving.