Description

This Cheeseburger French Fry Casserole combines all the delicious flavors of a classic cheeseburger with crispy baked French fries for a comforting and easy-to-make dinner. Ground beef is sautéed with onion and seasoned with garlic powder, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and sour cream, layered with shredded cheddar cheese and topped with frozen fries before being baked to golden perfection. It’s a fun, family-friendly casserole that’s perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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Meat Mixture

1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, diced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for layering)

Topping

1 (20-ounce) bag frozen French fries
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)

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Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (204°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
Cook the Beef Mixture: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until the beef is browned and fully cooked, about 7-10 minutes. Drain excess fat from the skillet to reduce grease.
Season the Meat: Add garlic powder, salt, black pepper, ketchup, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and sour cream to the beef and onion mixture. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly, then remove the skillet from the heat.
Assemble the Casserole: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread the cooked beef mixture evenly across the bottom. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese over the beef layer.
Add French Fries: Arrange the frozen French fries in a single layer on top of the beef and cheese.
Bake: Place the baking dish uncovered in the preheated oven. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the fries are golden brown and crispy.
Add Remaining Cheese: Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese over the fries.
Finish Baking: Return the dish to the oven for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
Serve: Remove from oven and serve hot. Optionally, garnish with chopped pickles, tomatoes, or green onions for added burger-style flair.

Notes

Top with chopped pickles, tomatoes, or green onions for a fun burger-style finish.
Swap in tater tots or waffle fries instead of regular French fries for a creative twist.
Use ground turkey or a plant-based meat alternative to customize this casserole to your preference.