Description
A delicious twist on a classic dish, this Cheeseburger French Fry Casserole combines the flavors of a cheeseburger with crispy French fries for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen French fries
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken)
- ½ cup milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- ½ cup cheese sauce (or nacho cheese, optional for drizzle)
- ½ cup sour cream (optional, for creaminess)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (toasted with 1 tbsp butter)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Bake French fries on a sheet pan until lightly golden (about 15–20 minutes).
- In a skillet, brown ground beef with onion and garlic until cooked through. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in cream of mushroom soup, milk, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add 1 cup shredded cheese and mix until melted. (Optional) Stir in sour cream for extra creaminess.
- In a greased 9×13 baking dish, spread half of the fries. Pour beef mixture evenly over fries. Top with remaining fries. Sprinkle with the rest of the shredded cheese. Top with buttered breadcrumbs.
- Bake uncovered at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes, until bubbly and golden on top. Drizzle with warm cheese sauce before serving.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve hot with ketchup, pickles, or ranch on the side.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preferences.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Leftovers can be stored 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: 1/6 of the casserole
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg