Description
Turn your favorite fast food combo into a cozy, crave-worthy casserole! This Cheeseburger French Fry Bake combines crispy crinkle fries with seasoned ground beef, melty cheddar cheese, and all the nostalgic toppings you love. It’s everything a comfort food lover wants in a single dish—perfect for game day gatherings, easy dinner ideas, or fun food nights with the family. Great as a quick dinner or a savory party tray, this dish is hearty, flavorful, and absolutely satisfying. Whether you’re after new dinner ideas or an easy recipe to please a crowd, this one’s a keeper.
Ingredients
16 oz crinkle-cut frozen French fries
1 lb ground beef
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tbsp yellow mustard
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and spread fries on a baking sheet. Bake until golden and crispy, about 20–25 minutes.
2. While fries bake, cook ground beef and diced onion in a skillet over medium heat until browned.
3. Season beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Drain any excess fat.
4. Transfer baked fries to a casserole dish. Evenly spoon the beef mixture over the fries.
5. Top with shredded cheddar and return to oven until cheese melts, about 5–7 minutes.
6. Drizzle ketchup and mustard across the top.
7. Sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
For extra crunch, finish under the broiler for 2 minutes after cheese melts.
Customize with bacon bits, pickles, or jalapeños for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: cheeseburger french fry bake, easy dinner, casserole, comfort food