STEP 1:
To make this hamburger casserole, I started by dumping two pounds of lean ground beef into a large skillet over medium-high heat.
I crumbled the ground beef well as it cooked.
STEP 2:
Once the ground beef was fully cooked, I added some diced onions and diced green peppers to the skillet.
I stirred all of the ingredients together well.
I cooked the onions and peppers for a few minutes.
Then I drained the grease from the pan.
STEP 3:
I added some salt, pepper and garlic powder to the pan.
I stirred well.
STEP 4:
I added a can of cheddar soup and a can of cream of mushroom soup to the skillet.
I stirred until all of the ground beef was coated in the soup.
STEP 5:
I sprayed a 9 x 13 inch baking dish well with cooking spray.
I dumped the ground beef mixture into the baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Then I sprinkled some shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese on top of the meat mixture
STEP 6:
I placed some frozen crinkle cut fries on top of the ground beef mixture.
I placed the dish in the oven and baked the casserole for 55 minutes.
After 55 minutes I removed the dish from the oven.
STEP 7:
I sprinkled some seasoned salt and parsley over the fries.
STEP 8:
I returned the dish to the oven under the broiler for a few minutes to brown up the fries.
Then I removed the dish from the oven and left the casserole to rest for a few minutes.
After a few minutes the casserole was ready to slice and serve.
This cheeseburger and fries casserole is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
If you are looking for an easy ground beef casserole recipe, then you need to try this French Fry Casserole!
How should I store French Fry Casserole?
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For longer storage freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat thoroughly before serving.
What substitutions could I make?
- Ground Beef: You can use any ground meat for this recipe including ground turkey, chicken or sausage meat.
- Condensed Cheddar Soup and Cream of Mushroom Soup: You can use any 2 cans of condensed cream of soups for this recipe.
- Mozzarella and Cheddar Cheese: You can use a variety of cheese for this recipe including Monterey jack, provolone and Swiss.
- Crinkle Cut Fries: You can use your favourite type of French fries for this recipe.
What should I serve with my French Fry Casserole?
French Fry Casserole is a hearty and comforting dish, so you’ll want something that complements its flavors and textures. Here are some options:
- Green Salad: A simple green salad with a light vinaigrette dressing can provide a refreshing contrast to the richness of the casserole.
- Steamed Vegetables: Serve some steamed vegetables such as broccoli, green beans, or carrots to add some color and nutrition to the meal.
- Grilled or Roasted Vegetables: Grilled or roasted vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, or eggplant can add a smoky flavor and some caramelization to balance the flavors.
- Soup: A light soup, such as tomato or vegetable soup, can serve as a nice starter to the meal and complement the flavors of the casserole.
Choose one or a combination of these options based on your preferences and dietary restrictions to create a well-balanced and satisfying meal.
French Fry Casserole
French Fry Casserole is a hearty ground beef casserole made with cream of mushroom soup, cheddar soup, diced onions, green peppers and shredded cheese all topped with crinkle cut fries.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs lean ground beef
- 1 cup diced yellow onions
- 1 cup diced green peppers
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 10.5 oz condensed cheddar cheese soup
- 10.5 oz condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend
- 20 oz frozen crinkle cut fries
- 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
- 1/2 tsp parsley flakes.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Dump the ground beef into a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Crumble the ground beef well as it cooks.
- Once the ground beef is fully cooked, add the diced onions and green peppers to the skillet.
- Stir well and continue cooking for 3-4 minutes.
- Drain the grease from the skillet.
- Add the salt, pepper and garlic pepper and stir well.
- Add the cheddar soup and cream of mushroom soup to the skillet and stir until all of the ground beef is coated in soup.
- Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish well with cooking spray.
- Dump the ground beef mixture into the baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top of the ground beef.
- Place the frozen fries on top of the the cheese.
- Place the dish in the oven and bake for 55 minutes.
- Remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle the seasoned salt and parsley over the fries.
- Return the dish to the oven under the broiler for a few minutes just to brown up the fries.
- Remove the dish from the oven and leave the casserole to rest for a few minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
