Cheeseburger French Fry Bake (Printer-Friendly)
Comforting bake with seasoned ground beef, cheddar, crispy fries, and tangy burger sauce topping.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Proteins
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1 pound ground beef (80% lean)
→ Vegetables
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1 medium yellow onion, diced
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
→ Soups
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1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
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1 can (10.5 oz) cheddar cheese soup
→ Cheese
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
→ Seasonings
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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1 tablespoon dehydrated onions
→ French Fries
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4 cups frozen shoestring French fries
→ Burger Sauce
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1/4 cup mayonnaise
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2 tablespoons ketchup
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1 teaspoon mustard
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1 tablespoon pickle juice
# Steps to Follow:
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Preheat the air fryer according to package instructions. Arrange the fries in a single layer and cook until golden and crispy. Set aside.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and diced onions. Cook, stirring frequently, until beef is no longer pink and onions are translucent.
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Stir minced garlic into the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper; combine thoroughly.
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Pour in the cream of mushroom soup and cheddar cheese soup. Stir until the mixture is homogeneous and bubbling.
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Transfer the beef and soup mixture evenly into a 7x11 inch baking dish. Spread the cooked fries in a full layer over the top.
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Scatter shredded cheddar cheese over the fries. Bake at 350°F for 10 to 15 minutes until cheese melts and casserole is hot and bubbly.
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In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice, dehydrated onions, and black pepper until smooth. Set aside.
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Allow casserole to rest for a few minutes after baking. Drizzle burger sauce over the top before serving. Scoop generous portions while hot.
# Helpful Hints:
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Allow the casserole to rest five minutes before serving to enhance sliceability and texture.
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For crispiest fries, let cooked fries cool slightly before layering.
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Burger sauce is key for authentic cheeseburger flavor.
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This dish reheats well in the oven, maintaining crispness better than microwave reheating.