Cheeseburger French Fry Casserole (Printable Version)
Juicy beef, melted cheddar, and crispy fries combine in this cozy, flavorful main dish everyone enjoys.
# Ingredients:
→ Ground Meat and Aromatics
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450 g ground beef (80% lean)
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1 medium yellow onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Seasonings
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp onion powder
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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1 tbsp dehydrated onions
→ Soups
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1 can (295 g) cream of mushroom soup
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1 can (295 g) cheddar cheese soup
→ Topping
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400 g frozen shoestring French fries
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200 g shredded cheddar cheese
→ Burger Sauce
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60 ml mayonnaise
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45 ml ketchup
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15 ml mustard
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15 ml pickle juice
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Steps:
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Preheat air fryer according to packaging instructions. Cook frozen shoestring fries in a single layer until golden and crispy. Set aside.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and diced onion, stirring frequently until beef is browned and onions are soft and translucent.
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Stir minced garlic into the beef mixture and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Combine thoroughly.
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Pour in cream of mushroom soup and cheddar cheese soup. Stir until mixture is completely blended and heated through.
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Spread the beef and soup mixture evenly in a 7 x 11-inch (18 x 28 cm) casserole dish. Top with a full layer of cooked fries.
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Scatter shredded cheddar cheese over the fries. Bake at 175°C for 10 to 15 minutes until cheese melts completely and casserole is bubbly.
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In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice, dehydrated onions, and black pepper until smooth.
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Remove casserole from oven and let rest for 2 to 3 minutes. Drizzle burger sauce evenly over the top prior to serving. Portion generously and enjoy warm.
# Notes:
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Allowing the fries to cool slightly before layering helps maintain their crispiness after baking.
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Adjust burger sauce with extra mustard or pickle juice to suit personal taste preferences.
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Rest casserole for five minutes post-baking for cleaner slices and optimal texture.