Description
Craving those classic fast-food flavors but want a meal you can make at home? This Big Mac Casserole is packed with savory ground beef, crispy potatoes, melted cheese, and the signature tang of homemade Big Mac sauce. It’s a fun, family-friendly dinner that’s ready in under 30 minutes, and yes, it’s just as satisfying as a trip through the drive-thru.
Ingredients
Scale
Casserole:
- 1 lb lean ground beef (96/4 or similar)
- 1 lb russet potatoes, chopped (skin on, bite-sized)
- ½ white onion, chopped
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 tsp yellow mustard
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 4 oz)
Big Mac Sauce:
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup chopped dill pickles
- 1 tbsp dill pickle juice
Optional Toppings:
- 1 vine-ripened tomato, chopped
- Handful of shredded iceberg lettuce
- Handful of chopped white onion
- ¼ cup dill pickle chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set to 375°F and grease a medium-sized baking dish.
- Cook the potatoes: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium. Add chopped potatoes and ¼ cup water. Season with salt and pepper. Cook 5-10 minutes until just tender. Transfer to baking dish.
- Brown the beef: In the same skillet, cook ground beef and onions until browned and soft. Drain grease. Stir in mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Combine and bake: Mix beef with potatoes in the baking dish. Top with shredded cheddar. Cover with foil and bake 15 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly.
- Make the Big Mac sauce: In a bowl, mix mayo, ketchup, chopped pickles, and pickle juice. Chill until serving.
- Add toppings and serve: Remove foil. Drizzle with Big Mac sauce and sprinkle with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle chips. Serve warm.
Notes
- Extra crispy? Broil the casserole for 2–3 minutes after baking for a golden top.
- Meat swap: Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Make more sauce: It’s great on sandwiches, burgers, or for dipping fries!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 32g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
Keywords: big mac casserole, ground beef dinner, cheeseburger casserole, easy weeknight dinner