Cheeseburger French Fry Casserole (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Casserole
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2 pounds ground beef (80/20 blend)
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28-ounce bag shoestring French fries
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10.5 ounces cream of mushroom soup
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10.5 ounces cheddar cheese soup
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½ medium yellow onion, diced
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1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
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½ cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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Salt and black pepper to taste
→ For the Burger Sauce
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½ cup mayonnaise
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¼ cup ketchup
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1 tablespoon yellow mustard
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1 teaspoon pickle juice
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½ teaspoon dried onion flakes
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Black pepper to taste
# Instructions:
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Preheat your air fryer and cook the shoestring French fries according to package directions until golden and crispy. If you don't have an air fryer, bake them in a 425°F oven following package instructions.
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Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 7x11 inch casserole dish with cooking spray or butter.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and diced onion, cooking for 8-10 minutes while breaking up the meat until no pink remains and onions are softened.
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Add minced garlic to the beef mixture and cook for 30-45 seconds until fragrant. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Drain off any excess grease.
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Add both cans of soup (cream of mushroom and cheddar cheese) to the beef mixture. Stir until well combined and heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
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Transfer the meat mixture to your prepared casserole dish, spreading it evenly. Top with the cooked French fries, then sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over everything.
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Bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the fries are heated through.
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While the casserole bakes, whisk together all burger sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Drizzle the sauce over the hot casserole before serving, or serve it on the side for dipping.
# Notes:
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Cook the fries until crispy before adding to prevent sogginess
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The cream of mushroom soup adds richness without mushroom flavor
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Don't skip the burger sauce - it really makes it taste like a cheeseburger
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You can assemble this ahead and bake when ready to serve
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This reheats well in the oven for leftovers