Description
Cheeseburger French Fry Bake is a hearty, family-friendly casserole that combines seasoned ground beef, crispy French fries, melted cheese, and classic burger flavors in one easy baked dish.
Ingredients
- 500 g ground beef
- 1 bag (750 g) frozen French fries
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: sliced pickles for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and cook until softened.
- Add ground beef and garlic, cooking until browned; season with salt and black pepper.
- Stir in ketchup and mustard, then remove from heat.
- Spread the beef mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Top with an even layer of frozen French fries.
- Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella cheese over the fries.
- Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, until fries are crispy and cheese is melted.
- Remove from oven, add optional pickles if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
- You can add cooked bacon for extra flavor.
- Use seasoned fries for more spice.
- Serve with a side salad to balance the meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American