Vegan & Gluten Free “Big Mac” Casserole

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This yummy dish is a vegan twist on a family favorite, weeknight casserole. Made with a creamy, plant based “Big Mac’ Sauce, plant based meat alternative, and crunchy hamburger toppings, it proves to be a dish for all ages.

Ingredients Needed to Make “Big Mac” Casserole

Vegan and Gluten Free “Big Mac” Sauce

• Vegan Mayo
• Mustard
• Ketchup
• Sweet Relish
• White Vinegar
• Paprika
• Onion Powder
• Garlic
• Salt

Ingredients for Casserole

• “Big Mac” sauce
• Plant based meat alternative: Gardein, Impossible, or Beyond Beef are all good options.
• Tater tots
• Vegan cheddar shreds
• Shredded lettuce
• Pickles: Hamburger dill
• Red onion: diced or sliced to your preference
• Diced roma tomatoes

How to Make Vegan and Gluten Free “Big Mac” Casserole

Start by preheating your oven to 400° F. In a medium bowl combine vegan mayo, mustard, ketchup, white vinegar, sweet relish, onion powder, paprika, salt, and garlic. Whisk together and set aside.

In a large sauté pan brown your vegan meat alternative until cooked through. Remove from heat and mix in your Big Mac sauce (leaving a little left for drizzling on top).

Spray a casserole dish with cooking oil and pour your mixture into an even layer. Sprinkle the top with a layer of vegan cheese shreds.

Add your tater tots, and arrange in an even layer.

Bake for 30-40 minutes until tater tots are crispy and goldened. Top with shredded lettuce, pickles, red onion, diced tomatoes. Drizzle any additional big Mac sauce on the top. Serve and enjoy!

Vegan and Gluten Free “Big Mac” Casserole

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Equipment

• 1 casserole dish

Ingredients

  

Vegan "Big Mac" Sauce

• 1 cup Vegan mayo
• 3 Tbsp Ketchup
• 2 tsp Mustard
• 3 Tbsp Sweet relish
• 2 tsp White vinegar
• 1/4 tsp minced garlic or garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp Paprika
• 1/4 tsp Onion Powder
• 1/2 tsp Salt

Vegan and Gluten Free "Big Mac" Casserole

• 12-13 oz. Plant based meat alternative
• 8 oz. Vegan cheddar shreds
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1/2 cup hamburger dill pickles
• 1/4 cup red onion diced or sliced
• 2 roma tomatoes diced

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 400° F.
• In a medium bowl combine vegan mayo, mustard, ketchup, white vinegar, sweet relish, onion powder, garlic, salt, and paprika.
•  In a large sauté pan brown your vegan meat alternative until cooked through.
• Remove from heat and mix in your Big Mac sauce (leaving a little left for drizzling on top).
• Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray and spread mixture into an even layer.
• Sprinkle on vegan cheddar shreds evenly.
• Arrange tater tots into an even layer on top.
• Bake for 30-40 minutes or until tater tots are cooked through and golden.
• Top with shredded lettuce, pickles, red onion, and diced tomatoes.
• Drizzle top with additional "Big Mac" sauce. Serve and Enjoy!