Cheeseburger French Fry Bake (Print-Friendly Version)
Layered ground beef, cheese soups, and crispy fries baked with a tangy sauce for ultimate comfort food.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Main Components
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2 pounds ground beef
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28 ounce bag shoestring French fries
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10.5 ounce can cream of mushroom soup
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10.5 ounce can cheddar cheese soup
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1/2 yellow onion, diced
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
→ Seasonings
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
→ Toppings
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1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
→ Burger Sauce
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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1/4 cup ketchup
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1 tablespoon mustard
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1 teaspoon pickle juice
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1/2 teaspoon dehydrated onions
# How to Make It:
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Preheat the air fryer and cook the shoestring French fries according to the package instructions until golden and crisp. Set aside.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and diced onion until meat is no longer pink and onion is tender. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 to 45 seconds. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Drain excess fat.
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Stir in the cream of mushroom soup and cheddar cheese soup, mixing thoroughly until the contents are evenly combined.
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Transfer the beef mixture into a 7 by 11 inch casserole dish. Arrange the cooked French fries in an even layer over the top and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
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Place casserole dish in oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until cheddar cheese is melted and bubbling.
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In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice, dehydrated onions, and a pinch of black pepper until smooth.
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Drizzle burger sauce over the hot casserole before serving for added flavor.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Add a garnish of sliced pickles or freshly chopped parsley for extra color and crunch.