Big Mac Casserole
Satisfy your fast-food cravings without the drive-thru by whipping up this irresistible Big Mac Casserole! Bursting with all the iconic flavors of a classic burger, this low-carb, family-friendly dish layers seasoned ground beef, gooey cheddar cheese, tangy dill pickles, and a luscious egg-and-cream mixture for a hearty, oven-baked meal. The star of the show? A creamy "special sauce" made from scratch that perfectly ties everything together. Ready in just 40 minutes, this cheesy casserole is topped with optional sesame seeds for a playful nod to the burger bun. Serve it up for a comforting dinner that’s as nostalgic as it is delicious! Perfect for low-carb eaters and Big Mac enthusiasts alike, this one-pan wonder is sure to become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup Dill pickle slices (chopped)
- 3 large Eggs
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon White vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and cooked through, breaking it into crumbles with a spatula. Drain any excess grease and return the beef to the pan.
Add the finely chopped onion, garlic, salt, and pepper to the beef. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the onion softens. Remove from heat and transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.
Sprinkle 1.5 cups of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the beef mixture, reserving 0.5 cups for later.
Evenly distribute the chopped dill pickle slices on top of the cheese layer.
In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and heavy cream. Pour this mixture evenly over the layers in the casserole dish.
In a separate bowl, prepare the special sauce by combining mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, white vinegar, and paprika. Mix until smooth. Set aside for serving.
Sprinkle the remaining 0.5 cups of shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is set and bubbling around the edges.
Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Optional: Sprinkle sesame seeds on top for garnish to mimic the Big Mac bun.
Slice into portions and serve warm with the prepared special sauce drizzled on top or on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
607 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.6 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.4 g | 107% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 214 mg | 71% | |
| Sodium | 1027 mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.1 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.0 g | ||
| Protein | 26.2 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 323 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 286 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
