Description
Cheeseburger french fry casserole brings your favorite diner flavors right to your dinner table with zero fuss. Layered with ground beef, crispy fries, and melted cheese, this comfort classic satisfies your deepest hunger cravings in one simple baking dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 28 ounce frozen shoestring French fries
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 10.5 ounce cream of mushroom soup
- 10.5 ounce cheddar cheese soup
Seasonings and Condiments:
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon pickle juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Crank your oven to 350°F and grab a 7×11-inch baking dish for easy preparation.
- Drop 1 pound ground beef into a skillet over medium-high heat, adding 1 diced small yellow onion and 2 minced garlic cloves.
- Cook the beef mixture until it’s completely browned, carefully draining any excess grease.
- Whisk together ¼ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1 tablespoon mustard, 1 tablespoon pickle juice, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon onion powder in a separate bowl.
- Pour 10.5 ounces of cream of mushroom soup and 10.5 ounces of cheddar cheese soup into the beef mixture, stirring thoroughly.
- Spread the beef and soup combination evenly across the bottom of your baking dish.
- Arrange 28 ounces of frozen shoestring French fries in a single layer across the top of the beef mixture.
- Slide the dish into the preheated 350°F oven and bake for 35 minutes until fries turn golden and crisp.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the surface and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to help it set.
Notes
- Drain beef thoroughly to prevent a greasy casserole and ensure crispy fries on top.
- Customize the sauce by adjusting condiment ratios to match your favorite burger flavor profile.
- Swap frozen fries for crispy tater tots or seasoned potato wedges for a different texture and taste.
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce overall fat content while maintaining rich flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 489 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 743 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 83 mg