Cheeseburger French Fry Casserole (Print Version)
Hearty ground beef, crispy fries, and rich cheese sauce blend for a comforting, family-friendly oven-baked meal.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 pounds ground beef
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1 bag (28 ounces) shoestring French fries
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1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
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1 can (10.5 ounces) cheddar cheese soup
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1/2 yellow onion, diced
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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1/2 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 Ingredients
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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1/4 cup ketchup
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1 tablespoon yellow mustard
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1 teaspoon pickle juice
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1/2 teaspoon dehydrated onions
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Black pepper to taste
# Steps:
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Preheat the air fryer and cook the shoestring French fries according to the manufacturer’s instructions until golden and crisp. Set aside.
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Set oven temperature to 350°F (177°C) and allow to fully preheat.
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In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef and diced yellow onion, stirring until no pink remains. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional 30 to 45 seconds. Sprinkle with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Drain excess fat.
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Reduce heat to medium. Stir in cream of mushroom soup and cheddar cheese soup until thoroughly incorporated into the beef mixture.
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Evenly transfer the beef mixture into a 7x11 inch casserole dish. Arrange the cooked French fries in a single layer over the beef. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
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Place casserole in the oven and bake at 350°F for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese has melted fully.
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Combine mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice, dehydrated onions, and black pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until the sauce is smooth.
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Remove casserole from oven. Drizzle prepared burger sauce over the top before serving.
# Notes:
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For extra crunch, place fries on a wire rack to cool before adding to the casserole.