Cheeseburger French Fry Bake

Here’s a Cheeseburger French Fry Bake recipe that combines all the comfort of a cheeseburger with crispy fries baked right on top. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a party dish!

🍔 Cheeseburger French Fry Bake

🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes

⏲️ Cook Time: 30–35 minutes

🍽️ Servings: 6

🧾 Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef

• 1 small onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/4 cup ketchup

• 2 tbsp yellow mustard

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)

• Salt & pepper, to taste

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or more to taste)

• 1 bag (about 20 oz) frozen French fries

• Pickles, chopped (optional topping)

• Chopped tomatoes (optional topping)

• Shredded lettuce (optional topping, for after baking)

🔪 Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Cook the beef mixture:

   • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and onion until the beef is browned and the onion is soft (about 5–7 minutes).

   • Add garlic, cook 1 more minute.

   • Stir in ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat.

3. Assemble the bake:

   • Spread the beef mixture evenly into a 9×13″ baking dish.

   • Sprinkle cheddar cheese evenly over the meat.

   • Arrange frozen French fries in a single layer on top of the cheese.

4. Bake:

   • Place in the oven and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the fries are golden and crispy.

5. Optional (but delicious):

   • Sprinkle with pickles, diced tomatoes, and shredded lettuce just before serving to give it that full cheeseburger experience.

✅ Tips:

• Use crinkle-cut or waffle fries for extra texture.

• Swap out cheddar for pepper jack if you like it spicy.

• Add bacon crumbles to the beef for a bacon cheeseburger version.