Cheeseburger French Fry Casserole (Printable)

A comforting bake featuring seasoned beef, tangy condiments, and crispy fries topped with melted cheese.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1 ½ lbs ground beef, 80/20 blend recommended

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 cup dill pickles, chopped

→ Condiments & Sauces

05 - ⅓ cup ketchup
06 - 2 tbsp yellow mustard
07 - 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

→ Dairy

08 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

→ Starches

09 - 1 bag frozen French fries, 26-28 oz

→ Seasonings

10 - 1 tsp salt
11 - ½ tsp ground black pepper
12 - 1 tsp smoked paprika

→ Other

13 - 2 tbsp olive oil

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Add onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
03 - Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook until browned and no longer pink, about 7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
04 - Stir in ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Cook for 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
05 - Stir in chopped pickles and 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
06 - Transfer beef mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading evenly.
07 - Arrange frozen French fries in a single layer over the beef mixture.
08 - Bake uncovered for 25 minutes. Remove from oven, sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese evenly over fries, and return to oven for another 10-12 minutes, or until fries are golden and cheese is melted.
09 - Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything you love about a cheeseburger transforms into a warm bubbly casserole that feeds a crowd without flipping individual patties
  • The crispy fries on top create the perfect contrast to the savory beef mixture underneath
  • This is the ultimate comfort food that comes together in under twenty minutes of active prep time
02 -
  • Draining the beef fat keeps the casserole from becoming greasy while still maintaining moisture
  • Arrange fries in a single layer not piled up or they will steam instead of crisp
  • The five minute rest period is crucial or the cheese will slide right off when you scoop it
03 -
  • Use a quarter cup of the burger juice instead of draining all the fat for extra flavor
  • Toss the frozen fries with a tablespoon of oil before arranging them for guaranteed crispiness

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