A Cheeseburger French Fry Casserole is comfort food at its best—savory, cheesy, and indulgent. It combines ground beef, classic cheeseburger toppings, and crispy French fries baked into one satisfying dish. Think of it as a cheeseburger-meets-loaded-fries mashup.

Here’s a hearty and easy-to-make recipe:

🍔 Cheeseburger French Fry Casserole

Ingredients:

• 1½ lbs ground beef

• 1 small onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 cup ketchup (or a mix of ketchup and mustard)

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• ½ cup sour cream or mayonnaise (for extra creaminess)

• 1 bag (about 20 oz) frozen French fries

• Optional toppings: pickles, diced tomatoes, chopped bacon, green onions

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:

   • Set oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Cook the Beef Mixture:

   • In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with diced onion until browned.

   • Drain excess fat.

   • Add garlic, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir for 1–2 minutes.

   • Mix in ketchup and sour cream or mayo. Cook until heated through.

   • Optional: Stir in a handful of shredded cheese for extra richness.

3. Assemble the Casserole:

   • Spread the beef mixture evenly in a 9×13-inch baking dish.

   • Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the beef layer.

   • Top with a single layer of frozen French fries.

4. Bake:

   • Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until fries are golden and crispy.

   • For extra crispiness, broil the top for 2–3 minutes at the end.

5. Add Toppings & Serve:

   • After baking, optionally top with chopped pickles, bacon bits, diced tomato, and/or green onions for a loaded cheeseburger vibe.

   • Serve hot!

This dish is great for weeknights, potlucks, or game day. Want to make it spicy, low-carb, or use tater tots instead?