🍟🍔 Cheeseburger French Fry Casserole 🧀✨

If you love cheeseburgers and fries, why not combine them into one hearty, cheesy, baked casserole? This Cheeseburger French Fry Casserole layers seasoned ground beef, crispy shoestring fries, and melted cheese for a meal that’s perfect for weeknight dinners, game days, or comfort-food cravings. Easy to assemble and loaded with flavor, it’s sure to become a family favorite!

Ingredients

2 lbs ground beef (80–85% lean)
1 bag frozen shoestring french fries (about 20–24 oz)
1 medium onion, diced
1 bell pepper, diced (optional)
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup ketchup (or more to taste)
¼ cup pickles, chopped (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat the 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. Drain excess fat. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, and cook for 3–4 minutes until vegetables are softened and fragrant.

3. Prepare the French Fries

Arrange frozen shoestring fries in the bottom of the prepared baking dish in an even layer. You can season them lightly with salt and pepper if desired.

4. Layer the Beef

Spread the cooked seasoned ground beef mixture evenly over the fries. This ensures every bite has that classic cheeseburger flavor.

5. Add Cheese and Ketchup

Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella cheese evenly over the beef layer. Drizzle ketchup over the top for a tangy, burger-like finish.

6. Bake

Place the casserole in the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the fries are crispy around the edges.

7. Garnish and Serve

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. Top with chopped pickles or additional ketchup if desired. Slice into portions and serve hot.