Description
Indulge in the flavors of a classic Big Mac in casserole form with this delicious and easy recipe. Layers of seasoned ground beef, cheese, pickles, and special sauce baked to perfection.
Ingredients
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For the Beef Layer:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup dill pickle chips, chopped
For the Casserole:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 cups frozen or fresh shredded hash browns (or cauliflower rice for low-carb)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Thousand Island dressing
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
- Shredded lettuce and extra pickles for serving
Instructions
- Preheat and Brown the Beef: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook ground beef and onion in a skillet until browned. Season with garlic powder, salt, pepper, mustard, ketchup, and pickles.
- Prepare the Casserole: Mix hash browns (or cauliflower rice) with mayo and half of each cheese. Spread in greased baking dish. Top with beef mixture and remaining cheese. Bake for 20–25 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle with Thousand Island dressing, sesame seeds, and let cool slightly. Serve with lettuce and pickles.
Notes
- Swap hash browns for cauliflower rice for a keto-friendly option.
- Enhance with diced tomatoes or bacon for more flavor.
- Offer extra dressing on the side as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
