Cheeseburger and Fries Casserole
Updated on September 2, 2024 by Rodney • This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. • 1 Comment • Jump to Recipe
This Cheeseburger and Fries Casserole is comfort food at its best. Super easy to make and ready to feed the family in 1 hour.
This Cheeseburger and Fries Casserole will be a hit with the kids. All the flavor of a classic cheeseburger without the carbs from the hamburger buns.
Like most casseroles, this one is very easy to make. All you need to do is combine a few ingredients in a casserole dish and let the oven do the rest. Cheeseburgers and Fries for the whole family in just an hour.
While not mandatory, I strongly suggest you use the leanest ground beef you can. Even after draining the fat, you may find the end result a little too greasy. A 90/10 ratio works perfectly but if needed an 85/15 blend will work.
How to Handle Raw Beef
- Thaw frozen ground beef on a plate on the lowest shelf of the refrigerator, to avoid dripping onto other foods.
- Keep raw and ready-to-eat meats separate.
- Wash hands thoroughly before and after handling raw ground beef. Wash cutting boards, bowls, and utensils used to prepare raw ground beef with hot soapy water and rinse well.
- Use separate plates to carry raw ground beef patties to the cooking area and cooked patties to the serving area.
- Use a Thermometer to ensure Ground Beef Reaches the Safely Cooked Internal Temperature of 160°F.
My Mac and Cheeseburger and my Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Bake are a couple of other great dishes packed full of cheesy goodness.
Tips
- If you like your french fries extra crispy I suggest you bake them separately ahead of time – around 20 minutes – before adding them to the casserole. This will give them a little extra bake time without drying out the ground beef.
Equipment Needed
Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Below are some of my favorite pieces of equipment that I use when making this recipe.
Gather your Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this Cheeseburger and Fries Casserole recipe. For ingredient amounts please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Lean Ground Beef – as lean as possible to avoid too much grease
- Cream of Mushroom Condensed Soup – You can also use Cream of Celery
- Cheddar Cheese Condensed Soup – All Cheeseburgers need a little cheese!
- Frozen French Fries – I like crinkle cut but you can use regular fries if you prefer
- Pickles – Optional topping for your “cheeseburger”
- Tomatoes – Optional as well
- Ketchup
- Yellow Mustard
How to Make Cheeseburger and Fries Casserole
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
- In an extra-large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until cooked through, breaking up the meat as it cooks. Drain off fat. Transfer the cooked meat to a 9 x 13 baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, combine mushroom and cheese soups. Spread over the beef. Top with the frozen french fries.
- Bake uncovered for 55-60 minutes or until the french fries are golden brown.
- Serve with your favorite toppings such as ketchup, mustard, pickles and tomatoes.
Printable Recipe Card
Cheeseburger and Fries Casserole
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Lean Ground Beef
- 10 oz Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup
- 10 oz Condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup
- 20 oz Frozen French Fries, crinkle cut
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- In an extra-large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until cooked through, breaking up the meat as it cooks. Drain off fat. Transfer the cooked meat to a 9 x 13 baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, combine mushroom and cheese soups. Spread over the beef. Top with the frozen french fries.
- Bake uncovered for 55-60 minutes or until the french fries are golden brown.
- Serve with your favorite toppings such as ketchup, mustard, pickles and tomatoes.
Nutrition
Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.
This cheeseburger and fries casserole is really great. Very tasty and my kids loved it. The soups make all the difference and keeps the casserole moist and very flavourful.