Big Mac Casserole

Big Mac Casserole is sure to give you all the taste and flavors of a classic Big Mac Burger only heartier and healthier. Made with seasoned lean ground beef, potatoes, canned tomatoes, cheese, Mac sauce, and all your favorite burger toppings. A family favorite baked in one-pan!

What You’ll Love About Big Mac Casserole:

McDonalds classic Big Mac cheese burger was not a burger I ate often growing up because it was the more expensive burger on the menu. On the rare occasion that I did get to order one, oh man! The layers, the cheese, the shredded lettuce, and what about that unmistakable burger sauce that was drippy and delicious? It was definitely the Bee’s knees back in my day.

I thought it would be fun to change up burger night with this Big Mac Casserole and bring back the fun flavors of Mickey D’s favorite. And the great thing about this casserole is you can feel good about the ingredients and still have that crave worthy taste.

This is one of those recipes that is just unique enough, so if you make this casserole, be prepared to get the happy side-eye from your family.

My Burger In A Bowl is another fun option and perfect when your craving a burger but want something a little lighter.

Simple Ingredients:

• Olive oil– Because we are using lean ground beef you’ll want to add a little oil.
• Ground Beef– I use a leaner ground beef for this recipe.
• Veggies– Onions, green bell peppers, and potatoes.
• Seasonings– Garlic powder, salt and pepper.
• Worcestershire sauce– This adds depth and brings out the flavor in the beef.
• Yellow mustard- Adds flavor and a little zip to the ground beef.
• Canned diced tomatoes– Adds richness and flavor.
• Cheddar cheese– Because all burger inspired recipes need cheese in my opinion.
• Burger sauce– Mayo, ketchup, dill pickles, pickle juice, mustard, onion.

Burger Toppings:

• Lettuce
• Tomatoes
• Dill Pickle slices
• Red onion
• Sesame seeds

Recipe Tip:

How To Make Big Mac Casserole:

See full instructions in recipe card below

Step One. Heat oven to 350℉ and spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with non-stick spray.

Step Two. Heat a large skillet to medium heat. Add oil and ground beef. Cook the meat breaking into crumbles until no longer pink. Drain any excess fat. Next add onion and green pepper. Cook veggies about 2-3 minutes until softened, then stir in seasonings, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard. Remove from the heat.

Step Three. To the prepared casserole dish add potatoes, canned tomatoes, and ground beef mixture. Stir to combine. Sprinkle the top with shredded cheese then cover tightly with foil. Bake for 45-55 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Step Four. While the casserole bakes prepare the toppings and make the burger sauce. In a small bowl combine burger sauce ingredients, then place in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Step Five. When the casserole is finished baking set out toppings and burger sauce and let everyone add what they love.

Common Questions:

Other Casserole Recipes You Might Enjoy:

• Ground Beef Burrito Bowl Bake
• Hungry Jack Casserole
• Beef Nacho Casserole
• Creamy and Cheesy Broccoli Casserole
• Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Big Mac Casserole

Big Mac Casserole is sure to give you all the taste and flavors of a classic Big Mac Burger only heartier and healthier. Made with seasoned lean ground beef, potatoes, canned tomatoes, cheese, Mac sauce, and all your favorite burger toppings. A family favorite baked in one-pan!

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Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour hour

Total Time: 1 hour hour 20 minutes minutes

Servings: 5

Calories: 451kcal

Equipment

• 1 9×13-inch baking dish
• 1 large skillet

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil if using lean ground beef
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 small yellow onion, diced small
• 1 small green bell pepper, diced small
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp yellow mustard
• 3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced in small cubes
• 1 (15) ounce can petite diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Burger Sauce:

• 1/4 cup mayo
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 tsp yellow mustard
• 1/4 cup finely chopped dill pickles
• 1 tbsp pickled juice
• 1 tbsp finely diced yellow onion

Additional Burger Toppings:

• chopped lettuce
• diced tomatoes
• sliced dill pickles
• diced red onion
• sesame seeds

Instructions

Heat oven to 350℉ and spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with non-stick spray.

• Heat a large skillet to medium heat. Add oil and ground beef. Cook breaking into crumbles until no longer pink. Drain any excess fat. Next add onion and green bell pepper. Cook veggies 2-3 minutes until softened, then stir in seasonings, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard. Remove from the heat.
• To the prepared casserole dish add potatoes, drained canned tomatoes, and ground beef mixture. Stir to combine. Sprinkle the top with shredded cheese then cover tightly with foil. Bake for 45-55 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
• While the casserole bakes prepare the toppings and make the burger sauce. In a small bowl combine burger sauce ingredients, then place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
• When the casserole is finished baking set out toppings and burger sauce and let everyone add what they love.

Notes

Tip:

 

• Make sure to cut the potatoes into small cubes so the casserole cooks faster in the oven. The larger the potato the longer it takes to bake.

 

Common Questions:

 

Can I use ground turkey instead of beef?

Yes. While the beef will give it a classic burger flavor, ground turkey will be your best option if you want something a little lighter. I would not recommend ground chicken.

Can I make Big Mac Casserole ahead of time?

Yes! Make up to one day in advance. Prepare the casserole as directed up until the cheese. Cover tightly and place in the refrigerator until ready to bake. Remove from the refrigerator 30-minutes before baking and add cheese. Cover with foil and bake as directed.

Can I make this without the potatoes for a lower-carb version?

Absolutely! Replace the potatoes with partially cooked cauliflower pieces. You’ll want about 4 cups total. Make sure the pieces are on the smaller side.

Could I use frozen hashbrown cubes instead of raw potatoes?

Yes! Make sure the hashbrown cubed potatoes are completely thawed and you’ll want about 4 cups. you’ll also reduce the baking time down to 30-35 minutes making this meal even faster.

 

Nutrition facts include burger sauce but do not include additional toppings. 

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be understood as an estimate rather than a guarantee. The Menu Maid makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

Nutrition

Calories: 451kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 1007mg | Potassium: 1022mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 405IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 206mg | Iron: 4mg

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