Cheeseburger French Fry Casserole: A Cheesy, Crispy Comfort Food Classic
Cheeseburger French Fry Casserole is a hearty, cheesy comfort food bake made with seasoned ground beef, crispy French fries, and melted cheddar cheese, topped with classic burger flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish, Casserole
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 package (20 oz) frozen French fries
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced onions (optional)
- 1/2 cup diced pickles (optional)
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 1/2 tsp onion powder (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned.
- Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Drain excess grease from beef.
- Stir in ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise.
- Add diced onions and pickles if using.
- Spread frozen fries evenly in a greased 9×13 baking dish.
- Top fries with the beef mixture.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until fries are crispy and cheese is melted.
- Let rest for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- Use crinkle-cut fries for extra crisp texture.
- Add bacon bits for extra flavor.
- Serve with burger sauce or extra ketchup on the side.