Big Mac Tater Tot Cups are a fun, crispy twist on your favorite fast food! These bite-sized snacks are packed with cheesy beef, crunchy pickles and homemade Big Mac sauce.

A hand holding a small, round bite-sized piece of food made with ground beef, lettuce, pickles, and sauce on a crispy base, likely a tater tot cup. A muffin tray with more of these is blurred in the background.

When it comes to feeding my family, especially my hungry teenage boys, I’m always on the lookout for easy, satisfying recipes that bring smiles to the dinner table.

These Big Mac Tater Tot Cups are a recent addition to our rotation, and let me tell you—they’ve become a fast favorite for their cheesy, beefy goodness that captures the flavors of everyone’s favorite fast food treat.

Too busy to make this right away? Pin it for later! Pin this post to your favorite board on Pinterest and it will be there when you’re ready!

Mini savory cups in a muffin tin, topped with sliced pickles, shredded lettuce, sauce, and sesame seeds. The cups appear to contain a mixture of baked ingredients, possibly hash browns or a similar base. Some sauce is drizzled around the tin.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Imagine crispy tater tot cups filled with savory ground beef, topped with melty cheese, crunchy lettuce, tangy pickles, and a dollop of creamy Big Mac sauce. They’re perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun twist on game day snacks. Plus, they’re customizable—you can add your favorite toppings to suit your taste!

Close-up of a hand holding a mini burger cup made from tater tots, filled with ground beef, lettuce, and topped with pickles. A muffin tin with more prepared burger cups is visible in the background.

Big Mac Tater Tot Recipe

This is an easy dinner recipe that requires minimal effort but delivers maximum flavor, making it ideal for busy nights when you need to whip up something the whole family will love.

You can even make these ahead and freeze them for a quick meal or serve them at your next gathering. If you’re looking for a twist on a Big Mac, these mini cheeseburger tater tot cups are a surefire hit that tastes just like the real thing!

Ingredients

Frozen tater tots, those crispy potato bites usually reserved for breakfast or Taco Bell.
Lean ground beef, cooked with my homemade taco seasoning.
Cheddar cheese, shredded – tex mex or monterey jack are great too!
Homemade Big Mac sauce – absolutely vital to the success of this recipe.
Dill pickles, sliced – use my homemade dills, baby dills from the grocery store or bread and butter pickles.
Iceberg lettuce, shredded – I often sub with romaine.

A muffin tin filled with tater tots, placed on a wooden surface. Each compartment contains a few golden-brown tater tots.

Instructions

1. Grease a muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.

2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

3. Place 4 crispy tater tots into each muffin cup in a single layer.

4. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.

A muffin tray containing 12 crispy, golden-brown tater tots, each molded into cup shapes. The tray is placed on a woven mat, and the background is a light wooden surface.

5. Remove from the oven and use a shot glass to press the tater tots into a cup shape.

6. Sprinkle the cups with half of the shredded cheddar cheese.

7. Bake for another 10 minutes until golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Muffin tin filled with unbaked hash brown cups, topped with ground meat and shredded cheese, on a wooden surface.

8. Fill the cups equally with the cooked ground beef mixture and top with the remaining cheese.

A muffin tin filled with taco cups, each topped with lettuce, sauce, and sliced pickles. The cups appear to have a mixture of meat and cheese. A small bowl with ingredients is visible in the background.

9. Add shredded lettuce, dill pickles, and a dollop of Big Mac sauce to each cup before serving.

A plate with two hash brown cups filled with hamburger ingredients like ground beef, cheddar cheese, pickles, lettuce, and sauce. A fork, extra pickles, and a muffin tin with more cups are visible on a wooden table with a lace doily.

Best served warm, these Big Mac muffin cups are sure to be a hit when you add your favorite toppings just before serving. This recipe is perfect for anyone who loves the flavors of a Big Mac but wants a fun, bite-sized version!

Close-up of a hand holding a tater tot cup filled with ground beef, melted cheese, sliced pickles, lettuce, and drizzled with sauce. There’s a sesame seed on top, with a muffin tray of similar snacks blurred in the background.

Recipe Tips

Customize Your Toppings: You can add bacon bits, or try different kinds of cheese like Velveeta for extra creaminess. If you’re feeling adventurous, sprinkle sesame seeds on top to mimic the sesame seed bun.
Prep Ahead: You can prepare the tater tot cups and the ground beef mixture ahead of time. When you’re ready to bake, just assemble and pop them in the oven before adding your fresh toppings.
Kid-Friendly Twist: Let your kids help assemble the cups by setting up a toppings bar with shredded lettuce, pickle slices, and extra cheese. It’s a fun way to get them involved in the kitchen.

Close-up of a muffin tin containing savory mini dishes, resembling cheeseburger cups. They are filled with ground meat, shredded lettuce, pickles, and drizzled with a creamy sauce. Sesame seeds are sprinkled on top.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use ground turkey or chicken instead of ground beef?

Yes, ground chicken or turkey can be used as a leaner option. Just be sure to drain excess grease if necessary and season well for flavor.

Can I store leftovers?

Absolutely! Store leftover Big Mac Tater Tot Cups in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days in the fridge. Reheat them in the oven for a crispy finish.

How can I make this a Big Mac Tater Tot Casserole?

To turn this into a casserole, simply place all of the tater tots in a baking dish, top with the beef mixture and cheese, and bake as instructed. You’ll end up with a cheesy, golden brown casserole version!

Two loaded muffins on a white plate feature a savory filling topped with sliced pickles, shredded lettuce, and drizzles of sauce. A muffin tray with more muffins is in the background. The setting is on a woven mat with a lace doily nearby.

These Big Mac Tater Tot Cups are an awesome mix of crispy tater tots, juicy ground beef, and all the best Big Mac flavors. . Whether you’re making them for a weeknight dinner, or a party appetizer, they’re sure to impress!

Close-up of a hand holding a tater tot cup filled with ground beef, lettuce, pickles, cheese, and sauce, resembling a Big Mac. Text at the bottom reads big mac tater tot cups and homemadeheather.com.

If you love these Big Mac Tater Tot Cups, please give them a five star review by clicking the stars in the recipe card below.