Description
Crispy potato tots become a mouthwatering Big Mac tots sensation, combining classic cheeseburger flavors with crunchy potato bites. Melted cheese, special sauce, and perfectly seasoned ground beef create an irresistible snack you’ll crave at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) ground beef
Cheese:
- 1 cup (113 grams) cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (113 grams) Colby Jack cheese
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 cup (160 grams) diced onion
- 1 cup (160 grams) diced dill pickles
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) onion powder
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) garlic powder
Sauces and Dressings:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) Thousand Island dressing
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) Thousand Island for topping
Other Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) butter
- 24 ounces (680 grams) frozen tater tots
- 1 cup (50 grams) shredded lettuce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and thoroughly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- In a large skillet, sizzle the ground beef until it transforms into a rich, caramelized brown, carefully draining excess fat to maintain a lean texture.
- Infuse the cooked beef with a flavor explosion by gently mixing in zesty dressing, creamy mayonnaise, diced onions, chopped pickles, and a medley of aromatic seasonings.
- Spread the seasoned beef mixture evenly across the prepared baking dish, creating a robust foundation for the casserole.
- Blanket the beef with a generous layer of shredded cheese, ensuring complete coverage for maximum melty goodness.
- Meticulously arrange frozen tater tots in a uniform pattern atop the cheese layer, creating a crispy golden crown.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, watching for the tots to transform into a perfectly crisp, golden-brown masterpiece.
- Once removed from the oven, garnish with fresh, crisp lettuce and a final drizzle of tangy dressing for a vibrant finishing touch.
Notes
- Select lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and create a cleaner, more balanced casserole texture.
- Ensure tots are evenly spread for consistent crispiness and golden-brown color across the entire dish.
- Chop pickles and onions finely for better distribution and balanced flavor in every bite.
- Consider using low-fat cheese and light mayo options to make the recipe slightly healthier without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 551 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 810 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg