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Cheeseburger and Fries Casserole is layers of flavor with seasoned ground beef, frozen French fries and gooey, melted cheese! An All-American family favorite!A WHOLE MEAL IN A CASSEROLE DISH!What is more American than a cheeseburger and fries? Ok, well maybe apple pie. But what if we took the two and smashed them together into one easy-to-serve (and eat!) casserole! Thats exactly what I did here. All the flavor without the bun!I made this tonight for my family and it was a hit! Thank you so much for sharing this very creative recipe! I wouldve never thought of adding the eggs, mixed with mayo and milk- instead of the cream of something soup. And the pickle addition definitely elevated it ( I love pickles)! Ill be making this again for sure! HeidiFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:Can I use any type of french fries? Absolutely! I like how the shoestring fries cooked up on this. But if you prefer crinkle fries or seasoned fries, then by all means use those. Can I skip the garlic? I know garlic isnt in a typical cheeseburger. However, I love the flavor it adds here but you can certainly skip it if you want. Dont like pickles? You can leave them out. Could I do this with a different type of meat? Look, you are cooking. You can do whatever you want. You dont need to ask my permission. If you like a different type of ground meat: sausage, venison, turkey, chicken or whatever then use it if you enjoy it. Could I add bacon? Absolutely! You a never go wrong with adding bacon! Just cook it up first then crumble it. I would probably add it as a topping when you add the last layer of cheese on top because you probably want it to stay crunchy. What are some other good cheese options? I tend to use cheddar or American cheese the most. But you can really play with this recipe and use shredded gouda, mozzarella, provolone or a Mexican cheese blend. Can I freeze Cheeseburger and Fries Casserole? Yes. You could freeze before baking. Then bake from frozen. You will need to add on additional cooking time if cooking from frozen though. I havent tested it yet so youll have to play with the cooking time. INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)ground beef you can use ground pork, turkey or chicken.garlic I prefer fresh garlic as it gives the best flavor but the jared stuff can be used in a pinch.dill pickle dont like pickle? Just leave it out. Oeggs these are used as a binder to hold it together. mayonnaise you do not taste the mayonnaise as a separate ingredient, it just adds a touch of creaminess.half and half you dont want a thinner liquid. You could even use heavy cream. The thicker liquid will mix better with the meat you do not want to use a skim milk.shredded cheese I used a Colby Jack cheese blend. You can use whatever you prefer!frozen French fries you can use your favorite fries, I just wouldnt use anything too thick or they might take a lot longer to cook. Try to use a thinner, fast food style, fry if possible.HOW TO MAKE CHEESEBURGER AND FRIES CASSEROLE:Spray a 2 quart (117-inch) baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat oven to 350f degrees.In skillet, brown ground beef with onion, garlic, salt and pepper.Drain excess fat from the cooked ground beef. Mix the pickles into the ground beef. Remove from heat and spoon the mixture into prepared dish.Whisk together eggs, mayo and half and half. Pour egg mixture overbeef mixture.Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheese over beef mixture. Season again with salt and pepper.Top with frozen french fries.Season french fries with salt, pepper and a sprinkling of garlic powder.Bake for 35 minutes or until french fries are cooked and crispy.Note:Place dish under the broiler for a few minutes if you want your fries a bit more crispy. Top with remaining cup of shredded cheese.Return to the oven until cheese is melted.Slice and serve topped with shredded lettuce and tomato. Optional: Drizzle a little Thousand Island dressing on top or ketchup and mustard!CRAVING MORE RECIPES?Cheeseburger Bubble UpThe Best Cheeseburger SoupCheeseburger Macaroni CasseroleCrock Pot Cheeseburger MacaroniCheeseburger Texas ToastBig Mac WrapsBig Mac SaladEasy Cheeseburger CupsFrito Pie CasseroleShepherds PieCrock Pot Pierogi and Kielbasa CasseroleOriginally published: June 2017Updated and republished: February 2026 PrintCheeseburger and Fries CasseroleCheeseburger and Fries Casserole is layers of flavor with ground beef, frozen French fries and gooey, melted cheese. An All-American family favorite!Course Main CourseCuisine AmericanPrep Time 20 minutes minutesCook Time 35 minutes minutesTotal Time 55 minutes minutesServings 6Calories 534kcalAuthor Brandie SkibinskiIngredientsFor the casserole:1 pound ground beefsalt and pepper (to taste) (see notes below) yellow onion, diced1 clove minced garlic cup chopped dill pickle3 eggs cup mayonnaise cup half and half2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese (divided use) bag frozen shoestring french fries (see notes below)garlic powder (to taste)Suggested Toppings: shredded lettucediced tomatoesThousand Island dressing (like a Big Mac sauce)ketchupmustardInstructionsSpray a 2 quart (117-inch) baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat oven to 350F degrees.In a skillet, brown and crumble 1 pound ground beef, with 1/2 yellow onion, diced, 1 clove minced garlic and season with salt and pepper (to taste) until fully cooked and onion is soft. Drain excess grease. Put back in the skillet.Mix 1/4 cup chopped dill pickle with the ground beef. Spoon the mixture into prepared baking dish. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 eggs, 1/2 cup mayonnaise and 1/2 cup half and half. Pour egg mixture over the beef mixture. Season again with a little more salt and pepper (to taste). Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese over the beef mixture. Top with 1/2 bag frozen shoestring french fries (use just enough for an even layer on top.)Season french fries with salt, pepper and a sprinkling of garlic powder. Bake uncovered, on the middle rack, for 35 minutes or until french fries are crispy. Oven times can vary so please go by doneness, not just by time.NOTE: If you want your fries to be crispier, just place the dish under the broiler for a few minutes. NEVER walk away from the oven when using the broiler. You must watch the entire time so it doesn't burn.Top with remaining 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Return to the oven until cheese is melted. Slice and serve topped with your favorite burger toppings (like shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, ketchup, mustard or Thousand Island dressing.) VideoNotesIts really important you season all the layers with salt and pepper. It will make all the difference. However, please go by your tastes and what you can tolerate. If you cannot have or dont like salt, then dont use it. I just do a light sprinkle for each layer (including the garlic powder.)The ounces for a bag of fries seems to always be changing. When I originally posted this recipe years ago, the fries came in larger size bags and I think most standard bags (as of this update in writing) are 29 ounces but each brand seems to sell a different size. Just grab a standard size bag (not jumbo) and you will need just enough fries to cover the top.NutritionCalories: 534kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 46g | Sodium: 530mg | Sugar: 1g

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