This comforting dinner features juicy ground beef mixed with onions, garlic, cheddar cheese, and a double dose of creamy soup for rich flavor. Crispy, golden French fries crown the casserole, baking to a melty finish with a layer of cheese on top. The homemade tangy burger sauce adds a special touch—just combine mayo, mustard, ketchup, and a splash of pickle juice for irresistible zest. Balanced seasoning throughout ensures each forkful is savory and satisfying. Easy, hearty, and sure to please, this dish is perfect for family gatherings or a cozy main course.
Cheeseburger French Fry Casserole hits every comfort food craving with its layers of juicy beef savory cheese and crispy fries It is an easy way to enjoy all the classic burger flavors in a one-pan meal that is wildly family friendly and always a big hit at potlucks
The first time I made this my sister called it the ultimate cheat day dinner Now it is my go-to recipe whenever I want guaranteed empty plates
Ingredients
- Ground beef: Two pounds for hearty flavor look for eighty to eighty five percent lean for ideal juiciness
- Shoestring French fries: One bag gives the casserole its craveable crunch I always check for ones with a lower sodium content
- Cream of mushroom and cheddar cheese soup: These add rich creamy layers and keep everything moist Choose a good quality condensed soup for the best texture
- Yellow onion: freshly diced for sweetness and depth Choose one that feels heavy and firm
- Minced garlic: fresh is best for aroma but jarred works too
- Cheddar cheese: shredded adds melty goodness Sharp cheddar packs more punch
- Garlic powder and onion powder: boost the burger flavor double check freshness for bold taste
- Salt and black pepper: staples for seasoning
- Mayonnaise ketchup mustard pickle juice dehydrated onions and black pepper: for the burger sauce Go for real mayo and classic yellow mustard for best results
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Brown the Beef and Onions:
- In a large skillet cook ground beef and diced onion over medium high heat for eight to ten minutes breaking up the meat as it browns Continue until all pink is gone and onions are soft
- Add Garlic and Seasonings:
- Stir in the minced garlic cooking for about thirty seconds until fragrant Sprinkle in onion powder garlic powder salt and pepper combining everything well
- Drain and Stir in the Soups:
- Pour off any excess grease from the skillet Add both the cheddar cheese soup and cream of mushroom soup Stir thoroughly to make a creamy uniform mixture
- Prep the Fries:
- Cook the shoestring fries in your air fryer or oven according to the package instructions Aim for extra crisp since they will soften a bit in the casserole
- Assemble the Casserole:
- Spread the beef and soup mixture evenly in a seven by eleven inch casserole dish Layer the cooked French fries over the top and scatter the shredded cheddar cheese all over
- Bake:
- Place the casserole in a three hundred fifty degree oven Bake for ten to fifteen minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly
- Mix the Burger Sauce:
- In a small bowl combine mayonnaise ketchup mustard pickle juice dehydrated onions and black pepper Stir until smooth
- Serve:
- Drizzle the burger sauce all over the hot casserole Slice and serve warm for best flavor
