Cheeseburger French Fry Casserole (Print Format)

Savor the union of juicy ground beef, crispy fries, and melted cheese in a comforting baked casserole.

# Ingredients:

→ Casserole Base

01 - 2 pounds ground beef
02 - 28-ounce bag shoestring French fries
03 - 10.5-ounce can cream of mushroom soup
04 - 10.5-ounce can cheddar cheese soup
05 - ½ yellow onion, diced
06 - 1 tablespoon minced garlic
07 - ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
08 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
10 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Burger Sauce

11 - ½ cup mayonnaise
12 - ¼ cup ketchup
13 - 1 tablespoon mustard
14 - 1 teaspoon pickle juice
15 - ½ teaspoon dehydrated onions
16 - Black pepper to taste

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the air fryer and cook the French fries according to the package instructions.
02 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
03 - In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and diced onions. Brown the meat until no pink is visible. Add minced garlic and cook for 30-45 seconds. Season with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Drain any excess grease.
04 - Add the cheddar cheese soup and cream of mushroom soup to the beef mixture. Stir until combined.
05 - Transfer the meat mixture into a 7x11-inch casserole dish. Top with the cooked French fries and sprinkle shredded cheese over the top.
06 - Place the casserole in the oven and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
07 - In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice, dehydrated onions, and black pepper until well combined.
08 - Drizzle the burger sauce over the casserole, serve, and enjoy.