Monday, May 8, 2017

Big Mac Casserole

Yes, it is as delicious as it sounds! Found this amazingly tasty recipe from http://peaceloveandlowcarb.com/big-mac-casserole-low-carb-gluten-free/. This is certain to fix any McDonald's cravings you might have after a late Saturday night of drinking. Kid tested, mother approved! You might want to make extra of the Russian Dressing because it's fantastic! No gluten needed for this dish!


Big Mac Casserole

Ingredients
2 lbs ground beef
2 tbsp minced onion flakes 
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
sea salt and black pepper, to taste
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, packed and divided
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 cup Russian Dressing, divided (recipe below)
1 cup dill pickle slices
toasted sesame seeds  
1 large head of romaine lettuce, chopped

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°

In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, minced onion flakes, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, sea salt and black pepper.

Drain excess grease and transfer to a large casserole dish.

To the ground beef, add 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, and 3/4 cup Russian dressing.

Mix until all ingredients are well combined. Flatten down into a nice and even, compact layer.

Top with pickle slices.

Sprinkle the remaining cup of sharp cheddar cheese over top.

Sprinkle the sesame seeds on top of the cheese.

Bake for 20 minutes. Turn the oven up to a high broil and bake for another 5 minutes.

Plate each serving on top of a bed of shredded lettuce and top with remaining Russian dressing.

For the Russian Dressing
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup ketchup
2 tbsp spicy brown mustard 
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
1 tsp fresh dill, chopped

In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, chives and dill. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.


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