Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Cheeseburger French Fry Casserole, where crispy golden fries meet savory ground beef and melted cheese. Each bite offers a delightful crunch followed by a rich, cheesy flavor that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Casserole:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- For the Topping:
- 4 cups frozen French fries
- 1/2 cup pickles, diced (optional)
- 1/4 cup ketchup (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the diced onion and minced garlic until the beef is fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.
- Drain excess fat and stir in the cream of mushroom soup, milk, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix well and let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- In a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, layer the beef mixture evenly on the bottom.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese over the beef mixture.
- Evenly distribute the frozen French fries on top of the cheese layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the fries are golden brown and crispy.
- If using, sprinkle diced pickles on top and drizzle with ketchup before serving.
Notes
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For a healthier option, substitute ground turkey for ground beef.
- Feel free to add other toppings like diced tomatoes or jalapeños for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the casserole
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
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