Cheeseburger French Fry Bake

Ingredients

• 1 lb 450 g ground beef
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp yellow mustard
• 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese or cheddar blend
• 1 bag 750 g / 26 oz frozen French fries
• ½ cup diced onion optional
• ¼ cup diced pickles optional, for true cheeseburger flavor
• Cooking spray or 1 tbsp oil

How To Make Cheeseburger French Fry Bake

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a large baking dish.
2. Cook the beef:
3. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and diced onion (if using). Cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess grease.
4. Season & flavor:
5. Stir in salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, ketchup, and mustard. Mix well, then remove from heat.
6. Bake the fries:
7. Spread frozen French fries evenly in the prepared baking dish. Bake for 15–20 minutes until they begin to crisp.
8. Assemble:
9. Remove fries from the oven. Spoon the seasoned beef evenly over the fries. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top and add pickles if using.
10. Finish baking:
11. Return to the oven and bake for another 10–15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
12. Serve hot:
13. Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Optional toppings: extra ketchup, burger sauce, or chopped lettuce on top.