Description
A hearty, family-friendly cheeseburger and fries casserole made with seasoned ground beef, creamy sauce, melted cheese, and crispy French fries baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cheddar cheese soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 (24-28 oz) bag frozen French fries
- Optional: chopped pickles, diced tomatoes, cooked bacon for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and diced onion until beef is browned. Drain excess grease.
- Add minced garlic, salt, pepper, ketchup, and mustard. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cheddar cheese soup and milk until smooth. Pour into the beef mixture and stir to combine.
- Spread the beef mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
- Arrange frozen French fries evenly over the cheese layer.
- Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, or until fries are golden and crispy.
- Sprinkle remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese over the fries and return to the oven for 5 minutes, until melted.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Add optional toppings if desired.
Notes
- Cook fries slightly before adding for extra crispiness.
- Ground turkey can be substituted for ground beef.
- Add cooked bacon for a bacon cheeseburger variation.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
