Description
Cheeseburger French fry casserole stacks cheesy layers, seasoned beef, and crispy fries into one bold dish. It delivers diner-style comfort that everyone instantly recognizes.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb ground beef
Starches:
- 1 package (20 oz) frozen French fries
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- ½ cup diced onions
- ½ cup diced pickles
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°F. Grab a skillet and cook 1 lb ground beef over medium heat, crumbling it into small pieces as you go. Season with 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- After 6-7 minutes, drain the beef’s excess fat. Stir in 1 tablespoon ketchup, 1 tablespoon mustard, and ¼ cup mayonnaise until your meat is evenly coated.
- Take a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread the entire 20 oz bag of frozen French fries across the bottom. Your fries should create an even layer.
- Pour the seasoned beef mixture directly over the fries, making sure to distribute it uniformly across the dish.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the entire surface, covering every inch of the beef and fries.
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. Your dish is ready when the cheese melts completely and the fries turn golden and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Optionally, garnish with fresh parsley before serving hot.
Notes
- Swap out ground beef for ground turkey or plant-based crumbles to make the casserole lighter or vegetarian.
- Crisp up the frozen fries by spreading them in a single layer and not overcrowding the baking dish for maximum crunchiness.
- Add extra flavor by sprinkling crispy bacon bits or green onions on top right before serving for a delicious final touch.
- Check the fries’ doneness by inserting a fork – they should be golden and crisp around the edges when perfectly cooked.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 446 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg