Cheeseburger French Fry Casserole (Printable Version)

Bold layers of beef, fries, cheddar, and tangy burger sauce make this comforting American-style bake.

# Everything You’ll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

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

→ Burger Sauce Ingredients

12 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
13 - 1/4 cup ketchup
14 - 1 tablespoon mustard
15 - 1 teaspoon pickle juice
16 - 1/2 teaspoon dehydrated onions
17 - Black pepper, to taste

# Steps to Cook:

01 - Preheat the air fryer and cook shoestring French fries according to package instructions until golden and crispy.
02 - Set oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking.
03 - In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef with diced onion until no pink remains. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30–45 seconds. Season with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, then drain excess fat.
04 - Stir cream of mushroom soup and cheddar cheese soup into the cooked beef mixture until fully integrated.
05 - Spread beef mixture evenly in a 7x11-inch casserole dish. Arrange cooked French fries over the top and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
06 - Place dish in the oven and bake for 10–15 minutes until cheese is melted and casserole is bubbly.
07 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice, dehydrated onions, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
08 - Drizzle burger sauce over the hot casserole and serve immediately.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - For extra texture, garnish with finely diced pickles or additional shredded cheese.