Cheeseburger French Fry Casserole
A cozy, crowd-pleasing casserole loaded with crispy fries, seasoned beef, melted cheese, and a creamy burger-style sauce.
Ingredients
For the Casserole
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1 bag (28–32 oz / 800–900 g) frozen French fries
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1 lb (450 g) ground beef
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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1 small red bell pepper, finely diced (optional but great for color/flavor)
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1 cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack
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Optional garnish: parsley or green onions
For the Burger Sauce (Drizzle)
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½ cup mayonnaise
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¼ cup ketchup
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1 tbsp yellow mustard
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1 tbsp relish (optional)
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½ tsp paprika
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½ tsp garlic powder
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1–2 tbsp water to thin if needed
Instructions
1. Cook the French Fries
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
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Spread fries on a baking tray and bake until crispy and golden (20–25 minutes).
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You can also air-fry them.
2. Prepare the Beef Mixture
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In a large pan over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned.
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Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until softened.
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Season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and Worcestershire sauce.
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Drain excess fat.
3. Build the Casserole
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Reduce oven heat to 400°F (200°C).
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In a baking dish, add a layer of crispy fries.
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Sprinkle half the cheese over the fries.
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Add the cooked beef mixture on top.
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Add remaining cheese over the beef.
4. Bake
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Bake for 10–12 minutes, until cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
5. Make the Burger Sauce
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Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl until smooth.
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Drizzle generously over the hot casserole.
6. Serve
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Garnish with parsley or green onions.
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Serve hot and enjoy that cheesy, loaded cheeseburger flavor!
Tips
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Add cooked bacon pieces for extra flavor.
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Swap fries for waffle fries or tater tots.
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Add pickles on top after baking for a real cheeseburger vibe.
