🍔🍟 Cheeseburger French Fry Casserole 🧀✨
This Cheeseburger French Fry Casserole is everything you love about a classic cheeseburger—seasoned ground beef, gooey cheese, and crispy fries—all baked into one hearty, kid-friendly dish. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual family dinners, it’s simple to prep and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef
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½ cup chopped onion
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1 tsp garlic powder
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1 bag (20–24 oz) frozen French fries (shoestring or regular)
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2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
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½ cup ketchup (optional, for layering or topping)
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Optional toppings: pickles, diced tomatoes, or chopped lettuce
Directions
1. Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
2. Cook the Ground Beef
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it into small crumbles. Add the chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and cook until the onions are soft and translucent. Drain any excess fat.
3. Prepare the French Fries
Arrange the frozen French fries in an even layer at the bottom of the prepared baking dish. You can season them lightly with salt and pepper if desired.
4. Layer the Beef
Spread the cooked seasoned ground beef and onions evenly over the French fries. This ensures every bite has that classic cheeseburger flavor.
5. Add Cheese
Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the beef layer. For extra flavor, drizzle ketchup on top or between layers if you like a more “burger-like” taste.
6. Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden. The fries around the edges should be crispy.
7. Serve
Remove the casserole from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Top with optional pickles, diced tomatoes, or chopped lettuce, slice into portions, and serve hot.