Cheeseburger French Fry Bake (Printer-Friendly)

Savory beef and cheddar cheese melded with crispy fries and tangy burger-style drizzle.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Meat

01 - 1 pound 80% lean ground beef

→ Frozen

02 - 4 cups frozen shoestring French fries

→ Soups

03 - 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
04 - 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cheddar cheese soup

→ Produce

05 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 150 g)
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Cheese

07 - 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 6 oz)

→ Spices & Seasonings

08 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
11 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, adjust to taste
12 - 1 tablespoon dehydrated onions

→ Condiments

13 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
14 - 2 tablespoons ketchup
15 - 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
16 - 1 tablespoon pickle juice

# Steps to Make This:

01 - Preheat air fryer according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Arrange French fries in a single layer and cook until golden and crisp following package guidelines. Set aside.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and diced onions. Cook, stirring frequently, until beef is browned with no pink remaining and onions are soft and translucent.
03 - Stir minced garlic into the beef mixture and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Sprinkle in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Combine thoroughly.
04 - Pour in cream of mushroom and cheddar cheese soups. Stir well to create a cohesive and creamy mixture.
05 - Spread beef and soup mixture evenly in a 7x11-inch casserole dish. Top with the prepared French fries in an even layer.
06 - Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over fries. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and casserole is hot and bubbling.
07 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice, dehydrated onions, and black pepper until smooth.
08 - Remove casserole from oven and let rest for a few minutes. Drizzle burger sauce over top just before serving. Serve warm.

# Additional Notes:

01 - For crispiest fries, allow them to cool slightly before layering. The burger sauce enhances authentic cheeseburger flavor and can be adjusted to taste.
02 - This dish reheats well in the oven, maintaining texture and flavor.
03 - To store leftovers, cool completely and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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