Cheeseburger French Fry Casserole
A fun and hearty casserole that combines the flavors of a classic cheeseburger with crispy French fries, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 28 ounces bag of shoestring French fries Frozen or fresh, according to preference.
- 10.5 ounces can of cream of mushroom soup
- 10.5 ounces can of cheddar cheese soup
- ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded For topping.
- ½ yellow onion diced Adds flavor to the meat.
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Sauce ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon pickle juice
- ½ teaspoon dehydrated onions
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the air fryer and cook the French fries according to package instructions.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Cooking
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef and diced onions until there is no pink left in the meat. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30-45 seconds.
- Season the mixture with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Drain any excess grease.
- Mix the cream of mushroom soup and cheddar cheese soup into the beef mixture until everything is well combined.
- Transfer the beef mixture into a 7x11 casserole dish. Layer the cooked French fries on top, then sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over everything.
- Bake the casserole in the oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is thoroughly melted.
Serving
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice, dehydrated onions, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Drizzle this burger sauce over the casserole right before serving.
Notes
Feel free to add extra toppings like pickles or chopped tomatoes for more flavor. For a creamier texture, consider adding more cheddar cheese or a splash of milk to the soup mixture. You can make this dish vegetarian by using a plant-based meat alternative and sweet potato fries for a healthier twist.