Description
This Big Mac Casserole recipe is a delicious twist on the classic fast-food favorite, combining all the flavors of a Big Mac in a comforting casserole dish. With layers of seasoned ground beef, cheese, and a creamy sauce, topped with fresh lettuce and tomatoes, this dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup dill pickles, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
For Serving:
- 4 cups chopped iceberg lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional)
For the Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
For the Base:
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the ground beef: In a skillet, cook the ground beef and onion until browned. Add garlic, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Drain excess fat and stir in chopped pickles.
- Prepare the base: Whisk together eggs, heavy cream, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the casserole: Spread the beef mixture in the baking dish. Pour the egg mixture over the top and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes until set and bubbly.
- Make the sauce: Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl.
- Finish and serve: Let the casserole cool, drizzle with sauce, and top with lettuce, tomatoes, and sesame seeds. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for a lighter version.
- The sauce can be made ahead and stored for up to 5 days.
- For a low-carb version, skip the tomatoes and reduce the onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg