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recipe big mac casserole
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This Big Mac Casserole transforms the iconic burger flavors into a comforting and irresistible dish. It’s perfect for family dinners or potlucks, offering a fun twist on a classic favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g ground halal beef, notes
- 150g onion, finely chopped, notes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced, notes
- 60ml ketchup, notes
- 30ml yellow mustard, notes
- 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar, notes
- 120g dill pickle relish, notes
- 150g cheddar cheese, shredded, divided, notes
- 150g mozzarella cheese, shredded, notes
- 30g unsalted butter, divided, notes
- 30g all-purpose flour, notes
- 300ml whole milk, notes
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika, notes
- 0.5 tsp black pepper, notes
- 0.5 tsp salt, notes
- 150g cream cheese, softened, notes
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, notes
- 100g sesame-seed hamburger bun crumbs, notes
- 1 Tbsp melted butter, notes
- Fresh chives, for garnish (optional), notes
Instructions
- Prep Oven & Dish: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Sauté Aromatics: Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic in butter until translucent.
- Brown Beef: Brown ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and drain excess fat.
- Add Big Mac Flavors: Stir in ketchup, mustard, vinegar, and pickle relish.
- Incorporate Cheese: Fold in cheddar and mozzarella, reserving some for topping.
- Layer Beef Mixture: Spread beef mixture evenly in the baking dish.
- Make Cheese Sauce: Create a roux with butter and flour, then thicken with milk.
- Flavor Sauce: Stir in remaining cheddar and smoked paprika.
- Pour Sauce: Pour cheese sauce over beef layer and smooth.
- Create Pickle Swirl: Combine cream cheese, relish, and lemon juice, then swirl over sauce.
- Add Crumb Topping: Toss bun crumbs with melted butter and paprika, then sprinkle over casserole.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown and bubbly.
- Rest & Serve: Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use full-fat cream cheese and whole milk. Adjust seasoning to your preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg