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Best Cheeseburger French Fry Casserole

A hearty casserole layering crispy fries, seasoned beef, and melted cheddar for the ultimate comfort food.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Casserole Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp paprika optional
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp mustard
  • 1 tbsp pickle relish optional
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 16 oz frozen French fries
  • Optional garnishes pickles, lettuce, extra ketchup or mustard

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • 9x13 casserole dish
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  2. Cook ground beef, onion, and garlic in a skillet until beef is browned and onions are soft. Drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in salt, pepper, paprika, ketchup, mustard, and pickle relish.
  4. Layer half of the frozen fries in casserole dish, then half the beef mixture, and 1 cup cheese. Repeat layers.
  5. Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake 15–20 minutes until cheese is melted and fries are golden.
  6. Garnish as desired and serve warm.

Notes

Assemble ahead and refrigerate or freeze for convenient baking.