30-Minute Big Mac Casserole Recipe (Gluten-Free)

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5 from 7 votes

30-Minute Big Mac Casserole Recipe (Gluten-Free)

This Big Mac casserole has all the flavors of a classic Big Mac baked into one yummy dinner! Lean ground beef, potatoes, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and a drizzle of high-protein copycat Big Mac Sauce. There is nothing better!

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: people

Author: Mary Smith

Equipment

9x13 inch casserole dish

Ingredients

For the potatoes:

1 tbsp olive oil
2 lbs russet potatoes peeled and diced small
½ white onion diced
2 cloves minced garlic
¼ cup chicken broth
½ tsp paprika

For the Burger Meat:

2 lbs lean ground beef
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
1.5 tsp salt
½ tsp pepper

Remaining Ingredients

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
1.5 cups shredded lettuce
½ cup dill pickle chips
½ cup diced white onion
8 slices cooked bacon crumbled, optional
1 batch Big Mac Sauce

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375. Add oil to a large skillet and heat over medium high.
Add onions & garlic and stir for 2-3 mins. Add diced potatoes and spices. Add chicken broth. Cook for 10-15 mins, stirring often, until browned and softened. Add them to the bottom of a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
Next, cook the ground beef & spices until cooked through. Add it on top of the potatoes.
Add the cheese on top and bake for 15 mins.
While it’s baking, make your big mac sauce.
Top the casserole with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and chopped onion and a drizzle of big mac sauce!

Notes

Expert Tips

Nutrition facts do not include Big Mac Sauce or optional cooked bacon.
To save time, you can cook the potatoes and ground beef at the same time using 2 different pans, OR air fry the potatoes tossed with oil and spices for 15 mins at 400, tossing often, while you cook the beef.
Click on this Big Mac Sauce to make my high-protein version. Ingredients include Greek yogurt or mayo, yellow mustard, pickle relish, ketchup, coconut aminos, salt, and paprika.

Storage Tips

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven and serve warm.

I don’t recommend freezing, as the fresh veggies will not hold up well in the freezer. You can freeze the Big Mac Sauce or the ground beef and potato mixture for later use. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and use when ready to make your casserole.

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