Description
A deliciously easy casserole that combines golden fries, juicy ground beef, melty cheese, and creamy burger sauce, capturing all the flavors of a cheeseburger.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 bag (28 oz) frozen French fries
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cheese sauce or condensed cheddar soup
- ½ onion, diced
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp mustard
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped pickles or green onions for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and bake fries halfway until golden (about 15 minutes).
- In a skillet, cook ground beef and onions until browned; drain excess fat.
- Stir in ketchup, mustard, garlic powder, and cheese sauce until combined.
- Arrange fries in a baking dish, then top with the beef mixture.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar evenly over the top.
- Bake 10–15 more minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped pickles or green onions before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños to the beef mixture.
- Feel free to substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg