Description
A comforting one-pan casserole that combines seasoned ground beef, crispy fries, and melty cheddar, reminiscent of a classic cheeseburger and fries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 recommended)
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup (optional)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 (20–32 oz) bag frozen shoe-string or crinkle-cut fries
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1/4 cup dill pickles, diced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment and spread the frozen fries in a single layer.
- Bake the fries for 10–12 minutes until they start to get color but aren’t fully cooked.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks, then add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 6–8 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium and add minced garlic, cooking for 30 seconds. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread half the par-baked fries in an even layer on the bottom. Spoon the beef mixture over the fries, sprinkle half the cheddar, then top with remaining fries.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top, drizzle with melted butter, and cover loosely with foil. Bake for 12–15 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake an additional 8–12 minutes until cheese is bubbly and the top is crisp and golden.
- Let the casserole rest for 5–10 minutes, then garnish with diced pickles and sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize with additional veggies or different cheeses as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: comfort food, casserole, easy recipe, weeknight dinner, cheeseburger