Description

Bring the drive-thru home with this irresistibly cheesy, crispy, and beefy Cheeseburger French Fry Casserole! Imagine all the flavors of your favorite burger—savory ground beef, gooey cheddar, tangy pickles—layered between golden French fries and baked to bubbly perfection. It’s a comfort food mashup that’s fun, filling, and totally crowd-pleasing! #ComfortFoodMashup #CheeseburgerCasserole #FrenchFryBake

Ingredients

Scale

Ground Beef Layer

1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tbsp yellow mustard
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Casserole Layers

1 (26–28 oz) bag frozen French fries
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or a mix of cheddar and mozzarella)
1/4 cup dill pickles, chopped (optional)
1/2 cup cooked crumbled bacon (optional but delicious)

To Garnish (Optional)

Diced tomatoes
Shredded lettuce
Extra pickles or burger sauce drizzle

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with diced onion until beef is browned and onions are soft. Drain excess fat if needed.
Add garlic, ketchup, mustard, salt, and pepper. Stir and simmer for 2–3 minutes until combined and saucy.
Spread the beef mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
Layer with chopped pickles and half the cheese.
Top with a generous layer of frozen French fries.
Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until fries are golden and crisp.
Sprinkle the remaining cheese and crumbled bacon on top and return to oven for 5 more minutes until melted and bubbly.
Garnish with fresh toppings if desired and serve hot!

Notes

Swap ground beef for ground turkey or plant-based meat if desired.
Use seasoned fries or waffle fries for a twist!
Want it saucier? Add a thin layer of Thousand Island dressing beneath the fries.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Casserole
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion
Calories: 460
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 720mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 80mg

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