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    Home » Recipes » Dinners » Best Casserole Recipes » Beef Casseroles

    Big Mac Casserole

    Published: Mar 23, 2023 · Modified: Apr 17, 2023 by Ang Paris · Leave a Comment
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    It only takes 30 minutes for this easy ground beef casserole recipe. It's an all-in-one meal that will remind you of a big mac burger - special sauce, dill pickles, and all!
    Total Time 30 minutes minutes
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    Big Mac Casserole in a baking dish with a spoon. via @jugglingactmama

    Big Mac Casserole has all the classic flavors of a big mac in one cheesy casserole the whole family will love!

    Big Mac Casserole on a plate with a fork.
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    • 🧂 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🥄Equipment
    • ⭐ Tips
    • 🍲 Storage
    • 📖 Variations
    • 😋 Similar Recipes
    • Big Mac Casserole
    • Meal Planning
    • 💬 Comments

    I adore a good burger with lots of cheese. This easy dinner recipe is the next best thing. Imagine juicy ground beef, melty cheese, creamy big mac sauce, and all your favorite burger toppings in one big dish. Sounds delish, right?

    I adore how easy it is to make this recipe using simple ingredients you probably already have on hand.

    Big Mac Casserole Ingredients in bowls on a countertop.

    🧂 Ingredients

    • lean ground beef
    • Worcestershire sauce
    • potatoes
    • onion
    • olive oil
    • yellow mustard
    • garlic powder
    • onion powder
    • shredded cheddar cheese

    For the big mac sauce, you can use a store-bought burger sauce or homemade burger sauce. You'll need mayo, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, and dill pickle juice to make the special sauce.

    You can choose your favorite toppings. I use diced tomatoes, onions, dill pickle chips, and shredded lettuce.

    This is meant to be a brief overview of this great recipe. For step-by-step instructions and a full printable recipe card with ingredients, please scroll down to the teal box below or Jump to Recipe.

    🔪 Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 375F. Lightly grease a casserole dish.
    2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the potatoes water and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
    3. Transfer the cooked potatoes to the prepared baking dish.
    4. To the skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and onions, along with the seasonings.
    5. Once cooked, add the beef mixture on top of the potatoes and stir to combine.
    6. Add shredded cheese on top of the beef.
    7. Cover with aluminum foil and cook for 15 minutes to melt the cheese.
    8. Mix up the big mac sauce.
    9. When the casserole is done, drizzle the sauce on top and add the additional toppings.
    How to Make Big Mac Casserole collage image.

    🥄Equipment

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    Here is what you will need to make this easy recipe:

    • Large Casserole Dish - I adore this one that comes with a lid.
    • Large Skillet
    • Cutting Board and Santoku Knife
    • Measuring Spoons, Liquid Measuring Cup, and Dry Measuring Cups

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    ⭐ Tips

    ✔️ Cut the potatoes into small uniform pieces so that they cook evenly.

    ✔️ If you are making this for a potluck or a party, leave the fresh veggies off until just before serving so they don't get soggy.

    Big Mac Casserole in a baking dish with a spoon.

    🍲 Storage

    To Store: Leftover Big Mac Casserole can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the fridge. However, it keeps best if the toppings are on the side as you don't want to heat those. (These are my favorite airtight containers.)

    To Reheat: Microwave individual portions in 30-second intervals until heated throughout.

    📖 Variations

    The first time you try any new recipe we recommend that you make it just as it is written on the recipe card since that is how the casserole recipe has been tested. However, the next time you make our recipe, you might want to try one of these ideas:

    • Substitute sweet potatoes or any other white potato you like. For a time save, I love using store-bought hashbrown potatoes.
    • For big mac tater tot casserole, leave out the russet potatoes and add tater tots on top of the cheese and ground beef mixture instead.
    • If you're feeling decadent, stir 2 tablespoons of cream cheese or heavy cream into the beef mixture. This makes it extra creamy and cheesy!
    • To complete the big mac flavors, sprinkle a few sesame seeds on top before serving.
    • This recipe can also be made with ground chicken or ground pork.

    A note about the delicious big mac sauce:

    My family prefers sweet pickle relish but you can use any kind you like, or simply dice up pickles to go into the big mac sauce.

    For a little kick, use our spicy ketchup to make the big mac sauce. (If you prefer, you can use thousand island dressing instead of making the sauce.)

    Out of something you need? Check out our free ingredient substitutions printable!

    😋 Similar Recipes

    This is one of my favorite hamburger casseroles. Next time, try one of these delicious recipes:

    • cheesy hamburger casserole
    • American goulash
    • shepherd's pie with tater tots
    • walking taco casserole
    • hamburger potato casserole
    • Philly cheesesteak casserole
    • Close up of serving spoon full of Walking Taco Casserole.
    • Square top down view of Cheesy Hamburger Casserole in a spoon.
    • Close up of serving spoon with Sheperd's Pie Tater Tots Casserole.
    • American Goulash in a white square bowl.
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    Big Mac Casserole on a plate with a fork.

    Big Mac Casserole

    It only takes 30 minutes for this easy ground beef casserole recipe. It's an all-in-one meal that will remind you of a big mac burger - special sauce, dill pickles, and all!
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Big Mac Casserole
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6
    Author: Ang Paris

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    Equipment

    • 9x13 Baking dish
    • Large Skillet
    • Cutting Board
    • Santoku Knife
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Liquid Measuring Cup
    • Dry Measuring Cups

    Ingredients

    Casserole

    • 1 lbs. russet potatoes chopped small
    • ¼ cup water
    • 1 teaspoon olive oil
    • 1 lb. lean ground beef
    • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
    • ½ white onion diced
    • 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
    • kosher salt and black pepper to taste

    Big Mac Sauce

    • ¼ cup mayonnaise
    • ¼ cup ketchup
    • ¼ cup relish
    • 1 tablespoon dill pickle juice

    Toppings

    • 1 large tomato diced
    • ¼ cup white onions diced
    • ¾ cup shredded iceberg lettuce
    • ¼ cup dill pickle chips

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 375F. Lightly grease a casserole dish.
    • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the potatoes water and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
      1 lbs. russet potatoes, 1 teaspoon olive oil, ¼ cup water
    • Transfer the cooked potatoes to the prepared baking dish.
    • To the skillet, add the ground beef and onions, along with the seasonings.
      1 lb. lean ground beef, ½ white onion, 2 teaspoons yellow mustard, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, kosher salt and black pepper, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
    • Once cooked, add the beef mixture on top of the potatoes and stir to combine.
    • Top with cheese.
      1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
    • Cover with aluminum foil and cook for 15 minutes to melt the cheese.
    • Mix up the big mac sauce.
      ¼ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup ketchup, ¼ cup relish, 1 tablespoon dill pickle juice
    • When the casserole is done, drizzle the sauce on top and add the additional toppings.
      1 large tomato, ¼ cup white onions, ¾ cup shredded iceberg lettuce, ¼ cup dill pickle chips

    For best results, be sure to check our Tips and FAQs above with important tips and questions that can help your delicious recipe come out perfectly.

    Please Note: I am not a registered dietician. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.
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