Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of a cheeseburger in this easy-to-make Cheeseburger French Fry Casserole. Layers of seasoned ground beef, creamy mushroom sauce, cheddar cheese, and crispy French fries make this a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
For the Casserole:
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 (28-ounce) bag frozen French fries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cook the Beef: In a skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic. Season with salt, pepper, ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Add peas and cook briefly.
- Prepare the Mixture: Stir in 1 cup of cheddar cheese, cream of mushroom soup, and milk until combined.
- Assemble: Spread the beef mixture in a baking dish, top with frozen fries.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until fries are crispy.
- Finish: Sprinkle with remaining cheddar and bake until melted. Let cool before serving.
Notes
- You can swap peas for corn or green beans.
- For a spicy kick, add chopped pickled jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Ground turkey can be used instead of ground beef.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
