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A cheesy cheeseburger French fry casserole topped with crinkle-cut fries, ground beef, melted cheddar, and chopped green onions in a white baking dish.

Cheeseburger French Fry Casserole

This Cheeseburger French Fry Casserole is the ultimate comfort food! Juicy beef, melted cheese, and crispy fries come together for an easy, budget-friendly dinner everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • 9x13 Baking Dish
  • Mixing Spoon

Ingredients
  

Casserole Base

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 20 ounces frozen french fries

Optional Toppings

  • 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  • In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Add diced onions and garlic; cook until softened. Drain grease if needed.
  • Stir ketchup and mustard into the beef mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Spread beef mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Arrange frozen french fries evenly over the top. Sprinkle crumbled cooked bacon if using.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes or until fries are golden brown and cheese is bubbling. Serve hot!

Notes

Customize your casserole with diced pickles, tomatoes, or jalapeños added after baking for an extra burger vibe!
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