Description

This Cheeseburger French Fry Casserole is a hearty, comforting dish featuring layers of crispy frozen french fries, savory ground beef and onion, creamy mushroom soup, and melty cheddar cheese, all baked to perfection. It’s an easy-to-make, family-friendly dinner that combines the flavors of a classic cheeseburger with the satisfaction of loaded fries in a convenient casserole format.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
1 cup milk
4 cups frozen french fries
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
Cook the beef and onion: In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the ground beef and chopped onion until the beef is fully browned and the onion is tender.
Drain excess fat: Remove any excess grease from the cooked beef and onion mixture to prevent the casserole from becoming greasy.
Prepare the sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, milk, ketchup, mustard, salt, and pepper, blending well to create a creamy sauce.
Mix beef and cheese: Add the cooked beef and onion mixture along with half of the shredded cheddar cheese into the bowl with the sauce, stirring to combine thoroughly.
Layer the fries: Spread the frozen french fries evenly in the bottom of a baking dish to form the first layer of the casserole.
Add beef mixture: Pour the beef and sauce mixture evenly over the layer of fries, ensuring good coverage.
Top with cheese: Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole as the final layer.
Bake the casserole: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the fries are crisp and the cheese has fully melted and turned golden.

Notes

Using frozen fries saves time; however, if preferred, fresh-cut fries can be baked first before layering for extra crispiness.
For a creamier sauce, you can substitute half-and-half or heavy cream for the milk.
Add chopped pickles or a dash of Worcestershire sauce for a more authentic cheeseburger flavor.
Feel free to swap cream of mushroom soup for cream of cheddar soup for a cheesier twist.
Adjust seasoning according to taste to balance salt and pepper.