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Big Mac Casserole: The Ultimate Retro Dinner

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This nostalgic Big Mac Casserole translates the iconic sandwich’s tangy, cheesy, and savory flavors into a hearty, oven-baked pasta dish.

Ingredients

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1 pound ground beef, 80/20 blend

1 medium yellow onion, finely diced

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

4 cups cooked macaroni pasta

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

4 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 cups whole milk, warmed

1 cup mayonnaise (full-fat recommended)

1/4 cup French dressing

2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish

1 tablespoon finely minced white onion

1 teaspoon white vinegar

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 cup beef broth

1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1/2 cup dill pickle slices

2 tablespoons sesame seeds

1/2 cup shredded iceberg lettuce

Instructions

1. Cook the macaroni according to package directions until just al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. Brown the ground beef and diced yellow onion in a large skillet. Drain off excess fat.

3. In a separate saucepan, make the creamy sauce by melting butter, whisking in flour, and gradually adding warm milk and beef broth until thickened. Season.

4. Stir the cooked pasta, beef mixture, and one cup of the cheese into the creamy sauce to create the base. Transfer to a buttered 9×13 inch baking dish.

5. Combine mayonnaise, French dressing, relish, minced onion, vinegar, and paprika for the “special sauce” topping. Spread evenly over the base.

6. Arrange the dill pickle slices, remaining cheese, and sesame seeds over the topping.

7. Bake at three hundred seventy-five Fahrenheit for twenty to twenty-five minutes, until bubbly.

8. Let the casserole rest for ten minutes, then garnish with shredded iceberg lettuce just before serving.

Notes

Shred cheese yourself for the smoothest melt.

The 10-minute rest is crucial for the casserole to set and prevent a soupy texture.

Store leftovers tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to three days.

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