Big Mac Tater Tot Casserole (Print Version)
Ground beef, tater tots, and cheese baked with a tangy Thousand Island twist for comfort food lovers.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 pounds frozen tater tots
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2 pounds ground beef
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1 yellow onion, diced
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1 cup Thousand Island dressing
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1/2 cup ketchup
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1/2 cup dill pickle relish
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4 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
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8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
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Shredded lettuce, for topping
→ Seasonings
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1 tablespoon garlic powder
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1 tablespoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon ground black pepper
# Steps:
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Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange tater tots in an 11 x 13 inch baking dish and bake for 10 minutes.
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In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with diced onion until the beef is thoroughly browned. Drain off any excess grease.
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Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the beef mixture. Stir in Thousand Island dressing, ketchup, and dill pickle relish until evenly blended. Fold in Velveeta cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
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Remove tater tots from the oven and set aside. Spoon the beef mixture evenly into the empty baking dish, then arrange tater tots in a single layer over the beef.
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Bake assembled dish for 20 minutes. Remove from oven, sprinkle grated sharp cheddar cheese evenly over the tater tots, and return to oven for 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese is melted, golden, and bubbly.
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Remove dish from oven. Top with shredded lettuce and add a drizzle of extra Thousand Island dressing if desired. Serve hot.
# Notes:
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Substitute ground turkey in place of beef for a lighter version. Allow the casserole to rest for several minutes before serving for cleaner slices.