Cheeseburger French Fry Casserole (Print Version)
Crispy fries, seasoned beef, and gooey cheese come together for a laid-back, crowd-pleasing dinner baked in the oven.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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2 pounds ground beef
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1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1 bag (28 ounces) shoestring French fries
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1/2 yellow onion, diced
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Salt to taste
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Black pepper to taste
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1 can (10.5 ounces) cheddar cheese soup
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
→ Burger Sauce Ingredients
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Black pepper to taste
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1 teaspoon pickle juice
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon yellow mustard
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1/4 cup ketchup
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1/2 teaspoon dehydrated onions
# Instructions:
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Follow the package directions to air fry the French fries until crispy. Once done, put them aside while you get everything else ready.
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Get that oven hot at 350°F (177°C). Let it warm up all the way before you start baking.
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Put a big skillet over medium-high. Toss in your ground beef and diced onion and cook till the beef turns brown. Add minced garlic for about half a minute. Season everything with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper, then pour off the grease.
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Bring the heat down to medium. Toss in your cheddar cheese soup and cream of mushroom soup. Mix it all up till smooth and well-blended.
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Spoon the cheesy beef mixture into a 7x11 inch casserole dish. Layer the crispy French fries over it. Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top of the fries.
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Bake the whole thing for about 10–15 minutes at 350°F until your cheese gets all melted and bubbly.
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In a small bowl, mix up the mayo, mustard, ketchup, pickle juice, dehydrated onions, and black pepper. Stir until it looks nice and creamy.
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After pulling the casserole out of the oven, pour that burger sauce all over before digging in.
# Notes:
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Cool fries on a wire rack before tossing them in the casserole. It'll help keep them extra crunchy.