Cheeseburger French Fry Casserole 🍔🍟🧀✨
This kid-friendly casserole combines seasoned beef, gooey cheese, and crispy fries into one craveable dish. It’s hearty, easy to prep, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients 🛒
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 1 cup condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 bag frozen French fries (about 450 g)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Optional garnish: chopped pickles or ketchup drizzle
Instructions 👩🍳
- Cook beef: In a skillet, brown ground beef with onion until beef is cooked through. Drain excess fat. Season with salt and pepper.
- Mix base: Stir in cream of mushroom soup and half of the cheddar cheese. Mix until creamy.
- Assemble: Spread beef mixture evenly in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Top with frozen French fries.
- Bake: Bake at 190°C (375°F) for 30–35 minutes until fries are golden and crispy.
- Finish: Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese over fries. Bake an additional 5 minutes until melted.
- Serve: Garnish with pickles or ketchup drizzle for a true cheeseburger vibe.
Tips
- Extra indulgence: Add cooked bacon bits to the beef mixture.
- Variation: Swap fries for tater tots for a fun twist.
- Serving idea: Pair with a fresh salad or coleslaw.
Details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Bake Time: 35–40 minutes
- Kcal: ~420 per serving
Caption & Engagement
Caption: “Cheeseburger French Fry Casserole—gooey, crispy, and family-approved 🍔🍟🧀✨”
- Comment prompt: “Would you top it with pickles or bacon?”
- Rotating closers: “Save for your next weeknight dinner.” • “Tag a friend who loves cheeseburgers.” • “Layers of beef, cheese, and fries—comfort in a dish.”