Description
Craving a hearty meal? Try this Cheeseburger French Fry Bake! Easy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. Perfect for busy nights. Discover the recipe now!
Ingredients
Equipment:
– Large skillet
– 9×13 baking dish
– Wooden spoon
– Measuring spoons
Ingredients:
– 2 pounds ground beef (85/15 lean-to-fat ratio)
– 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
– 1/4 cup ketchup
– 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
– 3 tablespoons pickle relish
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
– 4 cups frozen crinkle-cut french fries (about half a 32oz bag)
– 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
– 1 cup American cheese, shredded or chopped and divided
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef and onions until meat is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Add garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
4. Drain excess fat if necessary.
5. Season the meat mixture with salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir in ketchup, mustard, and pickle relish.
6. Transfer the seasoned meat to your prepared baking dish, spreading it in an even layer.
7. Sprinkle half the cheddar and half the American cheese over the meat mixture.
8. Arrange frozen fries on top in a single layer, covering the cheese and meat.
9. Bake for 20 minutes, then sprinkle remaining cheese on top and return to the oven for another 10 minutes until fries are crispy and cheese is bubbling.
10. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a leaner option, substitute ground turkey and reduce cheese by 1/3. The flavor is still satisfying – I made this variation during my cardiac rotation years.
Leftovers reheat beautifully for lunch the next day, which saved me countless times during long hospital weeks. Serve with a simple green side salad to round out the meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Cheeseburger French Fry Bake, French Fry Casserole