{"id":215051,"date":"2024-03-20T00:00:09","date_gmt":"2024-03-20T00:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2024\/03\/20\/big-mac-casserole-the-recipe-critic\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T17:20:20","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T17:20:20","slug":"big-mac-casserole-the-recipe-critic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2024\/03\/20\/big-mac-casserole-the-recipe-critic\/","title":{"rendered":"Big Mac Casserole | The Recipe Critic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"post-intro\">\n<div class=\"aff-disc\">\n<p>This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/privacy-policy\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">disclosure policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image-container\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"Big Mac Casserole\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/big_mac_casserole-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/big_mac_casserole-1.jpg\"\/><noscript><img width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/big_mac_casserole-1.jpg\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"Big Mac Casserole\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/big_mac_casserole-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<p><input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Meaty, cheesy, and chock full of tasty mix-ins like hash browns, pickles, and onions, Big Mac casserole is the perfect dinner to make this week! It\u2019s an easy, deconstructed version of the classic burger we all know and love.<\/p>\n<p>We love Big Macs around here. Try this recipe for a <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/big-mac-burger\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">copycat Big Mac burger<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/big-mac-sauce\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Big Mac sauce<\/a> next!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-248776\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/big-mac-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Big Mac Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/big_mac_casserole-1-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/big_mac_casserole-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/big_mac_casserole-1-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/big_mac_casserole-1-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/big_mac_casserole-1-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/big_mac_casserole-1-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/big_mac_casserole-1-1200x1799.jpg\"\/><noscript><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/big_mac_casserole-1-1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-248776\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/big-mac-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Big Mac Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/big_mac_casserole-1-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/big_mac_casserole-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/big_mac_casserole-1-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/big_mac_casserole-1-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/big_mac_casserole-1-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/big_mac_casserole-1-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-big-mac-tater-tot-casserole\">Big Mac Tater Tot Casserole<\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s be honest, everything is better in <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/casseroles\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">casserole<\/a> form. It adds a hearty touch that\u2019s so irresistible! This Big Mac casserole is no different, and here\u2019s why you\u2019ll love it:<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s packed with layers of seasoned ground beef, melty cheddar cheese, and crispy hash browns. But what <em>really <\/em>makes it special is the <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/big-mac-sauce\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">homemade Big Mac sauce<\/a>, and flavorful mix-ins like chopped onions, lettuce, and pickles! So ditch the drive-thru and gather your family around this flavor-packed casserole. It\u2019s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredients-you-ll-need\">Ingredients You\u2019ll Need<\/h2>\n<p>For both the casserole itself, and the tasty homemade Big Mac sauce that gets mixed in!<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-big-mac-sauce\"><strong>Big Mac Sauce:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mayonnaise:<\/strong>\u00a0The base of our creamy, dreamy Big Mac sauce.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/homestyle-sweet-relish-12oz-market-pantry-8482\/-\/A-76557187#lnk=sametab\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sweet Pickle Relish<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0Adds a burst of tangy sweetness, just like those crunchy pickles on your Big Mac.<\/li>\n<li><strong>White Vinegar:<\/strong>\u00a0A touch of sharpness to balance out the richness.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Garlic &amp; Onion Powder:<\/strong>\u00a0For a punch of savory flavor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Paprika &amp; Turmeric:<\/strong>\u00a0Warm spices that bring a subtle smokiness.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sugar:<\/strong>\u00a0A hint of sweetness to tie everything together.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-casserole\"><strong>Casserole:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Olive Oil:<\/strong>\u00a0Gets our ground beef sizzling.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ground Beef:<\/strong>\u00a0The main protein of the Big Mac casserole. I used lean ground beef!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Onion:<\/strong>\u00a0Diced and cooked until soft and caramelized.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Worcestershire Sauce:<\/strong>\u00a0Enhances all of the flavors in the casserole.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Frozen Hash Brown Potatoes:<\/strong>\u00a0Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cheddar Cheese:<\/strong>\u00a0So the casserole has melty, gooey goodness in every bite.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Shredded Iceberg Lettuce:<\/strong>\u00a0For some added crunch.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dill Pickles:<\/strong>\u00a0Thinly sliced for that iconic burger flavor (add more if you\u2019re a pickle person!).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diced White Onions:<\/strong>\u00a0A little extra bite, just like on the original burger.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hamburger Bun Croutons:<\/strong>\u00a0Crunchy, toasted bits that add some extra texture. A reminder of the bun (that you won\u2019t miss.)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sesame Seeds:<\/strong>\u00a0The finishing touch, a sprinkle of nutty flavor!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-let-s-make-big-mac-casserole\">Let\u2019s Make Big Mac Casserole!<\/h2>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To Make the Sauce<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>In a medium bowl, add the mayonnaise, relish, vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, turmeric, and sugar.<\/li>\n<li>Whisk the ingredients together until combined.<\/li>\n<li>Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed. And more granulated sugar if you like the sauce on the sweeter side!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Casserole Meat<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.<\/li>\n<li>In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink.<\/li>\n<li>Add the onion and cook until the onions are softened.<\/li>\n<li>Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and seasonings.<\/li>\n<li>Pour half of the Big Mac sauce into the meat mixture and stir to combine.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To Assemble<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Place the frozen potatoes in the bottom of the prepared dish.<\/li>\n<li>Top the potatoes with the meat mixture then sprinkle on the shredded cheese.<\/li>\n<li>Drizzle \u00bc cup Big Mac sauce over the meat mixture and top with the shredded cheese.<\/li>\n<li>Cover the casserole with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil then bake an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.<\/li>\n<li>Garnish the top of the casserole with additional onions, pickles, and chopped lettuce. Sprinkle with hamburger bun croutons and sesame seeds if desired.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"252389\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-252389\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/big-mac-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Big Mac Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/big-mac-casserole-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/big-mac-casserole.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/big-mac-casserole-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/big-mac-casserole-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/big-mac-casserole-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/big-mac-casserole-1200x800.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"252389\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/big-mac-casserole-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-252389\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/big-mac-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Big Mac Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/big-mac-casserole-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/big-mac-casserole.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/big-mac-casserole-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/big-mac-casserole-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/big-mac-casserole-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Make the Big Mac sauce<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"252388\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-252388\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/big-mac-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Big Mac Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/big-mac-casserole-3-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/big-mac-casserole-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/big-mac-casserole-3-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/big-mac-casserole-3-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/big-mac-casserole-3-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/big-mac-casserole-3-1200x800.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"252388\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/big-mac-casserole-3-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-252388\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/big-mac-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Big Mac Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/big-mac-casserole-3-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/big-mac-casserole-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/big-mac-casserole-3-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/big-mac-casserole-3-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/big-mac-casserole-3-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Add the potatoes to the bottom of the baking dish<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"252390\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-252390\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/big-mac-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Big Mac Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/big-mac-casserole-4-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/big-mac-casserole-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/big-mac-casserole-4-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/big-mac-casserole-4-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/big-mac-casserole-4-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/big-mac-casserole-4-1200x800.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"252390\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/big-mac-casserole-4-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-252390\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/big-mac-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Big Mac Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/big-mac-casserole-4-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/big-mac-casserole-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/big-mac-casserole-4-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/big-mac-casserole-4-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/big-mac-casserole-4-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Layer the meat mixture on top of the potatoes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"252391\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-252391\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/big-mac-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Big Mac Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/big-mac-casserole-5-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/big-mac-casserole-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/big-mac-casserole-5-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/big-mac-casserole-5-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/big-mac-casserole-5-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/big-mac-casserole-5-1200x800.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"252391\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/big-mac-casserole-5-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-252391\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/big-mac-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Big Mac Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/big-mac-casserole-5-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/big-mac-casserole-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/big-mac-casserole-5-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/big-mac-casserole-5-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/big-mac-casserole-5-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sprinkle on the cheese and bake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-248777\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/big-mac-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Big Mac Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/big_mac_casserole-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/big_mac_casserole.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/big_mac_casserole-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/big_mac_casserole-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/big_mac_casserole-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/big_mac_casserole-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/big_mac_casserole-1200x1799.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/big_mac_casserole-1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-248777\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/big-mac-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Big Mac Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/big_mac_casserole-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/big_mac_casserole.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/big_mac_casserole-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/big_mac_casserole-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/big_mac_casserole-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/big_mac_casserole-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-leftovers-callout cwp-large\"><!-- .block-leftovers-callout__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-leftovers-callout__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-leftovers-callout__content cwp-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-storing-and-reheating-leftovers\">Storing and Reheating Leftovers<\/h2>\n<p>Leftovers of this Big Mac casserole are even tastier the next day for lunch! Follow my tips below for storing and reheating leftovers. Remove any lettuce topping before reheating. Then add fresh shredded lettuce before serving again!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>In the Refrigerator:\u00a0<\/strong>In the fridge, your casserole should last about 3-4 days. Store in an airtight container for best results.<\/li>\n<li><strong>To Reheat:\u00a0<\/strong>When it\u2019s time to enjoy your leftover casserole you can reheat it in the microwave. Heat in 1-minute intervals, stirring in between until it\u2019s warmed through.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-leftovers-callout__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-leftovers-callout --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-248778\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/big-mac-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Big Mac Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/big_mac_casserole-2-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/big_mac_casserole-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/big_mac_casserole-2-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/big_mac_casserole-2-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/big_mac_casserole-2-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/big_mac_casserole-2-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/big_mac_casserole-2-1200x1799.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/big_mac_casserole-2-1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-248778\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/big-mac-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Big Mac Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/big_mac_casserole-2-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/big_mac_casserole-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/big_mac_casserole-2-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/big_mac_casserole-2-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/big_mac_casserole-2-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/big_mac_casserole-2-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-area block-area-before-recipe\">\n<div class=\"block-pinterest-cta cwp-large\">\n<p class=\"block-pinterest-cta__title\">Pin this now to find it later<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/big-mac-casserole\/&amp;media=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/big_mac_casserole-1.jpg&amp;description=Big Mac Casserole\" title=\"Share on Pinterest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wp-element-button\" data-postid=\"247746\" data-pin-do=\"none\" data-social-network=\"Pinterest\" data-social-action=\"Pin\" data-social-target=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/big-mac-casserole\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Pin It<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-247747\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"247747\" data-servings=\"6\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-cwp-food\">\n<div class=\"cwp-food-content\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-247747-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"247747\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-none\">To Make the Sauce<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-247747-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">In a medium bowl, add the mayonnaise, relish, vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, turmeric, and sugar.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-247747-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p>Whisk the ingredients together until combined.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-247747-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed. And more granulated sugar if you like the sauce on the sweeter side!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-none\">Casserole Meat<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-247747-step-1-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p>Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-247747-step-1-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p>In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-247747-step-1-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the onion and cook until the onions are softened.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-247747-step-1-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and seasonings.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-247747-step-1-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Pour half of the Big Mac sauce into the meat mixture and stir to combine. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-none\">To Assemble<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-247747-step-2-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Place the frozen potatoes in the bottom of the prepared dish.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-247747-step-2-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Top the potatoes with the meat mixture then sprinkle on the shredded cheese.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-247747-step-2-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Drizzle \u00bc cup Big Mac sauce over the meat mixture and top with the shredded cheese.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-247747-step-2-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Cover the casserole with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil then bake an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-247747-step-2-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Garnish the top of the casserole with additional onions, pickles, and chopped lettuce. Sprinkle with hamburger bun croutons and sesame seeds if desired.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-food-nutrition\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">563<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">25<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">23<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">41<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">10<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">18<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">11<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">81<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">554<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">625<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">422<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">9<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calcium: <\/span><span 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