Description
Learn how to make the best Big Mac casserole with our comprehensive guide. Includes history, ingredients, step-by-step instructions, side dishes, and expert tips.
Ingredients
Ingredients List
- Ground Beef: 1.5 pounds, lean
- Onion: 1 medium, diced
- Pickles: 1 cup, diced
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese: 2 cups
- Thousand Island Dressing: 1 cup
- Mayonnaise: 1/2 cup
- Yellow Mustard: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt and Pepper: To taste
- Lettuce: 2 cups, shredded (for serving)
- Sesame Seeds: 1 tablespoon (optional, for garnish)
- Bread: 4 slices, cut into cubes (for croutons)
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish or spray it with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook the Ground Beef:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until the beef is browned and the onion is translucent. Drain any excess grease.
- Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare the Special Sauce:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the Thousand Island dressing, mayonnaise, and yellow mustard until smooth.
- Assemble the Casserole:
- Spread the cooked ground beef and onion mixture evenly in the bottom of the casserole dish.
- Layer the diced pickles over the beef.
- Pour the special sauce mixture evenly over the pickles.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
- Add Croutons:
- Arrange the bread cubes on top of the cheese layer to create croutons. If desired, sprinkle sesame seeds over the bread cubes.
- Bake the Casserole:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the croutons are golden brown.
- Cool and Serve:
- Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm, garnished with shredded lettuce for an authentic Big Mac experience.
Notes
Customize to Taste
- Feel free to customize the recipe with additional toppings such as bacon bits, jalapeños, or diced tomatoes for extra flavor and texture.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve the casserole with a side of shredded lettuce for an authentic Big Mac experience. You can also add a drizzle of extra sauce on top before serving.