Description
Cheeseburger French Fry Casserole stacks crispy fries with savory beef and cheese. It’s comfort food turned all the way up.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 bag frozen french fries
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 3 tablespoons mustard
Seasoning and Garnish:
- ¼ cup dill pickle relish
- 4 garlic cloves
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F and grab a 9×13-inch baking dish for your casserole setup.
- Brown 1 pound ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, crumbling meat into small pieces until no pink remains.
- Drain beef thoroughly in a colander to remove excess fat, then spread meat evenly across bottom of baking dish.
- Whisk together 10 oz cream of mushroom soup, 3 tablespoons ketchup, 3 tablespoons mustard, ¼ cup dill pickle relish, and 4 minced garlic cloves in a separate bowl.
- Pour sauce mixture directly over beef, spreading to create an even layer that covers the entire meat surface.
- Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese across the sauced beef, covering completely.
- Layer entire 24 oz bag of frozen french fries in a single, uniform row on top of the cheese layer.
- Bake uncovered at 350°F for 40 minutes until fries turn golden brown and crispy on top.
- Remove casserole from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow layers to set.
Notes
- Keep the ground beef lean for a less greasy casserole, and drain the fat thoroughly to prevent excess oil.
- Customize the sauce by adding hot sauce or worcestershire sauce for extra depth of flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free cream of mushroom soup and check that your frozen fries are gluten-free.
- Garnish with fresh chopped green onions or crispy bacon bits just before serving to add a fresh crunch and boost the flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg