Description
Cheesy Big Mac Casserole: A family-friendly, low-carb casserole that reimagines the iconic Big Mac with seasoned ground beef, melty cheese, tangy pickles, and a creamy secret sauce for a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lbs ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup chopped dill pickles
- For the Secret Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp pickle relish
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Optional Toppings: Shredded lettuce, Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add onion and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Season with salt, black pepper, paprika, and onion powder.
- Transfer beef mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella cheese over the top, then scatter chopped pickles evenly.
- In a small bowl, whisk together all secret sauce ingredients until smooth.
- Drizzle sauce evenly over the casserole.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly golden.
- Let rest for 5 minutes. Add optional toppings before serving.
Notes
- Prep time includes browning the beef and sautéing aromatics.
- Optional toppings: shredded lettuce and sesame seeds add crunch.
- Best served warm for gooey cheese and bold flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cheesy Big Mac Casserole, Big Mac casserole, cheeseburger casserole, 30-minute dinner, family-friendly, secret sauce casserole