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Cheeseburger French Fry Casserole

Cheeseburger French Fry Casserole

This Cheeseburger French Fry Casserole combines ground beef, creamy cheese sauce, and crispy fries in one delicious dish. Topped with a tangy burger sauce, it’s a fun, indulgent meal perfect for family dinners or game day gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 39 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Casserole:
  • 2 pounds ground beef 80/20 blend
  • 28- ounce bag shoestring French fries
  • 10.5 ounces cream of mushroom soup
  • 10.5 ounces cheddar cheese soup
  • ½ medium yellow onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh garlic minced
  • ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • For the Burger Sauce:
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon pickle juice
  • ½ teaspoon dried onion flakes
  • Black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  2. Cook the Beef Mixture: In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium-high heat until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat if needed. Stir in diced onion, minced garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Mix with Soups: Add the cream of mushroom soup and cheddar cheese soup to the beef mixture. Stir well until everything is combined into a creamy filling.
  4. Assemble the Casserole: Spread the beef and soup mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish. Top with a layer of frozen French fries.
  5. Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the fries are golden brown and crispy.
  6. Add Cheese: Remove the casserole, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top, and bake for an additional 5–7 minutes until melted.
  7. Make Burger Sauce: While the casserole bakes, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice, dried onion flakes, and black pepper in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  8. Serve: Once the casserole is done, drizzle with burger sauce or serve on the side.

Notes

  • Shoestring fries cook up the crispiest, but crinkle-cut or waffle fries work too.
  • For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the beef mixture.
  • To save time, prepare the burger sauce the day before—it keeps well in the fridge.