Description
This Cheeseburger French Fry Casserole is a hearty, family-friendly dish combining savory ground beef, creamy cheddar cheese, and crispy baked French fries. It’s an easy, comforting meal that brings all the flavors of a cheeseburger into a warm, cheesy casserole perfect for dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 can (10.75 oz) condensed cheddar cheese soup
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 package frozen French fries (crinkle-cut or shoestring)
Optional Toppings
- Pickles
- Diced tomatoes
- Lettuce (shredded)
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Ranch dressing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the casserole.
- Cook Beef and Onion: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until the beef is browned and fully cooked. Drain off any excess grease to avoid a greasy casserole. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper for flavor.
- Mix Cheese Sauce: Stir in the condensed cheddar cheese soup and milk into the cooked beef mixture. Mix thoroughly until you have a creamy, well-combined sauce. Remove the skillet from heat once combined.
- Assemble Casserole Base: Spread the beef and cheese mixture evenly across the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top of this layer to add cheesiness.
- Add French Fries and Cheese: Arrange frozen French fries over the beef mixture in a single layer to ensure even cooking and crispiness. Then, sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the fries.
- Bake: Place the assembled casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the fries turn golden and crispy, and the cheese bubbles delightfully.
- Serve with Toppings: Serve the casserole hot, topped with your favorite burger-inspired toppings like pickles, diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and condiments such as ketchup, mustard, or ranch dressing for a full cheeseburger experience.
Notes
- For crispier fries, use shoestring fries instead of crinkle-cut.
- You can substitute cheddar cheese soup with homemade cheese sauce if desired for a fresher taste.
- Make sure to drain excess grease from cooked beef to prevent sogginess in the casserole.
- Feel free to add jalapeños or hot sauce for a spicy twist.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven to restore crispiness.
