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Cheeseburger French Fry Casserole

A cheesy, hearty casserole combining seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and crispy golden French fries for the ultimate comfort food dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup 10.5 oz
  • 0.5 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp mustard
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 cup pickles chopped, optional
  • 1 bag frozen French fries crinkle cut or shoestring
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing spoon
  • 9x13 baking dish
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil, cook onion until soft, add garlic, then add ground beef. Cook until browned and drain excess grease.
  3. Stir in ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt, pepper, and cream of mushroom soup. Simmer 2-3 minutes.
  4. Spread beef mixture in baking dish. Sprinkle half of the cheese on top.
  5. Arrange frozen French fries evenly over the beef mixture.
  6. Bake 25-30 minutes until fries are golden and crispy.
  7. Top with remaining cheese and bake 5 more minutes until melted.
  8. Garnish with parsley or green onions before serving.

Notes

For variation, use ground turkey or add bacon bits for extra flavor. Serve with salad for a balanced meal.