The fast food classic as a casserole from the oven
Total time: 30 minutes
Difficulty level: normal
🍔 Big Mac Casserole – the fast food classic from the oven
If you love Big Macs but want to try something new, you'll love this Big Mac Casserole! Juicy ground beef, spicy sauce, melted cheese, and a crispy burger bun—all combined in a hearty oven-baked dish. Quick to make, incredibly delicious, and perfect for everyday use or your next party.
📝 Ingredients (for 4 servings)
For the casserole:
500 g minced beef (or vegan alternative)
1 onion, diced
2 gherkins, finely diced
4 slices of toast or burger buns (preferably from the day before)
100 g grated Cheddar or Gouda
salt, pepper, sweet paprika
Oil for frying
For the sauce (similar to Big Mac):
100 g mayonnaise
1 tbsp ketchup
1 tsp mustard
1 teaspoon vinegar or cucumber water
1 teaspoon sugar
1 small gherkin, finely chopped
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
To garnish:
Sesame, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes or pickled cucumbers as desired.
preparation
👩🍳 Preheat oven to 180 °C (fan oven).
Brown the minced meat: Heat a little oil in a pan. Sauté the onions until translucent, then add the minced meat and fry until crumbly. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Stir in the diced cucumber.
Mix the sauce: Mix all the ingredients for the sauce in a bowl until smooth and season with salt and pepper.
Prepare the bread: Dice the toast or rolls and place them in a baking dish as a base.
Layer: First, pour half of the sauce over the bread, then spread the minced meat evenly over it. Pour the rest of the sauce over the top and sprinkle with grated cheese.
Bake: Bake the casserole for about 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is golden yellow.
Garnish: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and optionally serve with fresh iceberg lettuce, tomatoes or cucumber slices – just like the real Big Mac!
❤️ Tasty tip:
You can also serve the casserole in small dishes as mini burger casseroles – perfect for guests or as party food!