French Fry Casserole Bake (Print Version)
Layers of crinkle fries, beef, and cheddar come together in this irresistible baked family favorite.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Components
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32 ounces frozen crinkle-cut French fries
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2 pounds ground beef
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1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
→ Sauce
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10.5 ounces canned condensed cream of mushroom soup
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10.5 ounces canned condensed cheddar cheese soup
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2 tablespoons half and half
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2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
→ Cheese and Seasoning
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3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Steps:
01 -
Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange frozen crinkle-cut fries in a single layer on a foil-lined baking tray. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until crisp, then immediately season with salt and pepper.
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In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef with the chopped onion until beef is thoroughly browned and onions are tender. Drain any excess fat.
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Add cream of mushroom soup, cheddar cheese soup, half and half, and Worcestershire sauce to the cooked beef. Stir to combine and heat for 2 minutes, then remove from the stovetop.
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Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Spread beef mixture evenly across the bottom and sprinkle with 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
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Arrange baked fries on top of the beef mixture. Evenly cover with the remaining 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese.
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Bake in the oven at 375°F for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and cheese is fully melted.
# Notes:
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For crispier fries, avoid overcrowding the tray during the initial bake and serve immediately after the final bake for best texture.