Cheeseburger French Fry Bake (Print Version)
Ground beef, crispy fries, and melty cheese combined for a family-friendly baked comfort dish.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 pounds ground beef
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28 ounce bag frozen shoestring French fries
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1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
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1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup
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0.5 yellow onion, diced
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
→ Burger Sauce
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0.5 cup mayonnaise
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0.25 cup ketchup
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1 tablespoon yellow mustard
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1 teaspoon pickle juice
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0.5 teaspoon dehydrated onions
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Black pepper, to taste
# Steps:
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Preheat air fryer according to package instructions. Arrange frozen French fries in a single layer and cook until golden and crispy. Set aside.
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Set oven to 350°F (177°C) and allow to fully preheat.
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In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef and diced onion until the beef is fully cooked. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 to 45 seconds. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Drain excess grease.
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Stir cream of mushroom soup and cheddar cheese soup into the beef mixture. Mix thoroughly until evenly combined.
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Transfer the beef and soup mixture to a 7×11-inch casserole dish, spreading it evenly. Arrange cooked French fries in a single layer on top and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
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Place the casserole dish in the oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
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In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice, dehydrated onions, and black pepper until smooth.
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Drizzle prepared burger sauce over the casserole immediately before serving.
# Notes:
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For optimal texture, use freshly cooked fries rather than reheated or soggy fries when assembling the dish.