Big Mac Tater Tot Casserole
Ingreadient
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1 1/2 pounds 90% lean ground beef
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1 small yellow onion, chopped
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1 cup Thousand Island dressing, plus more for drizzling
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10 ounces American cheese, shredded
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1 teaspoon yellow mustard
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3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
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1/2 cup crinkle-cut dill pickle chips, patted dry and chopped, plus more whole chips for garnish
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1 (16 ounce) package frozen tater tots
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2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
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1/2 cup chopped iceberg lettuce
Direction
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Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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Cook beef and onion in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until beef is no longer pink and onion is softened, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly, about 15 minutes.
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Add Thousand Island dressing, American cheese, mustard, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to beef mixture; stir until combined. Spread mixture evenly in the skillet.
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Sprinkle pickles evenly over beef mixture.
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Arrange tater tots evenly over the beef mixture; sprinkle evenly with toasted sesame seeds and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
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Bake in the preheated oven until tots are crisp, mixture is bubbly, and cheese is melted, 30 to 35 minutes.
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Top evenly with iceberg lettuce, drizzle with Thousand Island dressing, and garnish with additional pickles; serve hot.
