Cheeseburger French Fry Casserole (Printer-Friendly Version)
Savory beef, melted cheese, and golden fries baked together for a comfort food classic families love.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Main Components
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500 g lean ground beef
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700 g frozen shoestring French fries
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1 can (300 g) condensed cream of mushroom soup
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1 can (300 g) condensed cheddar cheese soup
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1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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150 g shredded cheddar cheese
→ Seasonings
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Burger Sauce
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60 ml mayonnaise
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30 ml ketchup
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15 ml yellow mustard
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2 teaspoons pickle juice
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2 teaspoons dehydrated onions
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Pinch of black pepper
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Preheat the air fryer and cook the frozen French fries according to the package instructions until golden brown and crisp.
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Preheat oven to 175°C. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add lean ground beef and diced onion. Cook, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly browned and no pink remains.
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Stir minced garlic into the skillet and cook for an additional 30–45 seconds. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Drain excess grease from the skillet.
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Add condensed cheddar cheese soup and cream of mushroom soup to the skillet. Stir to fully combine into the meat mixture.
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Transfer the beef mixture to a 28 x 18 cm (approximately 7 x 11 inch) baking dish. Top evenly with cooked French fries, then sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the fries. Bake in preheated oven for 10–15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice, dehydrated onions, and a pinch of black pepper. Mix thoroughly to create the sauce.
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Remove casserole from oven. Drizzle burger sauce evenly over the top. Serve immediately while hot.
# Handy Cooking Tips:
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Using shoestring fries ensures a crisp topping; tater tots can be substituted for a different texture.
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Let the casserole sit for a few minutes before serving to maintain structure when slicing.
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Reheat leftovers in the oven to restore crispness instead of microwaving whenever possible.