This **Cheeseburger French Fry Bake** is pure comfort food magic: layers of seasoned ground beef, crispy shoestring fries, creamy cheese-mushroom sauce, and melted cheddar — all baked into one hearty, crowd-pleasing casserole. Think *cheeseburger + loaded fries + baked casserole* in one dish!
Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 25 min | Total Time: 40 min
Servings: 6
Main Ingredients
2 lbs (900g) ground beef (80/20 recommended)
28 oz bag shoestring French fries (air-fried until crispy)
10.5 oz can cream of mushroom soup
10.5 oz can cheddar cheese soup
½ yellow onion, diced
1 tbsp minced garlic
½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
Salt & black pepper, to taste
→ Burger Sauce
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup ketchup
1 tbsp yellow mustard
1 tsp pickle juice
½ tsp dehydrated onions
Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Air-fry fries: Cook French fries per package directions until golden and crispy. Set aside.
Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
Brown beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and diced onion until no pink remains (~6–8 min). Add garlic; cook 30–45 sec more.
Season: Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Drain excess fat.
Add soups: Mix in cream of mushroom and cheddar cheese soup until smooth and combined.
Assemble: Spread beef mixture into a 7×11-inch casserole dish. Top evenly with crispy fries. Sprinkle shredded cheddar over fries.
Bake: 10–15 min, until cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
Make sauce: Whisk all burger sauce ingredients in a small bowl until smooth.
Serve: Drizzle burger sauce over individual portions. Garnish with pickles or parsley if desired.
📝 Chef’s Notes
Extra crunch? Broil 1–2 min at the end for ultra-crispy fries.
No air fryer? Bake fries at 425°F for 20–25 min, flipping halfway.
Make it spicy: Add ¼ tsp cayenne to beef or top with jalapeños.
Shortcut: Use frozen seasoned tater tots instead of fries!
⚠️ Allergy Information
Contains: milk, wheat, egg, soybean.
Always check individual ingredient labels. Consult a health professional for concerns.
Nutrition facts are approximate and not medical advice.
