Cheeseburger French Fry Casserole

A Burger, Fries, and Cheese — Baked Together to Perfection

If you’re craving cheeseburgers but don’t want to fire up the grill, this Cheeseburger French Fry Casserole is your new favorite comfort food hack. It’s loaded with crispy fries, seasoned ground beef, gooey cheddar cheese, and all your favorite burger toppings — all baked into one bubbly, irresistible dish.

This dish started in our kitchen as a “what’s in the freezer?” experiment. Turns out, fries + beef + cheese + ketchup = magic. Now it’s a requested favorite for movie nights, game days, and casual dinners.

It has all the flavors of a cheeseburger, but in a no-fuss, family-friendly casserole that comes together in under an hour. Even picky eaters love it!

Why You’ll Love This Casserole

  • One-pan meal — Minimal dishes, easy cleanup
  • Customizable — Add toppings to match your favorite burger
  • Kid-friendly — Fries, cheese, ketchup — what’s not to love?
  • Comfort food classic — Warm, cheesy, and totally satisfying

Ingredients Breakdown

  • Frozen french fries – Choose your favorite cut: shoestring, crinkle, or waffle
  • Ground beef – Browned and seasoned for that classic burger taste
  • Shredded cheddar cheese – Melts perfectly and adds richness
  • Diced tomatoes – Fresh topping for brightness
  • Ketchup & mustard – Classic burger condiments finish it off

How to Make Cheeseburger French Fry Casserole

Step 1: Bake the Fries

Preheat your oven to 375°F and bake the fries according to the package directions until they’re nice and crispy.

Step 2: Cook the Beef

In a skillet, brown your ground beef over medium heat. Drain the grease and season with salt and pepper.

Step 3: Assemble the Casserole

In a 9×13-inch baking dish, lay the fries in a single layer. Add the cooked beef on top, then sprinkle the cheddar cheese evenly.

Step 4: Bake

Return the dish to the oven for 10–15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling.

Step 5: Add the Toppings

Top with diced tomatoes, ketchup, and mustard — or get creative with onions, pickles, or jalapeños!

Pro Tips & Variations

  • Add toppings post-bake: Think chopped pickles, red onions, or a drizzle of ranch.
  • Cheeseburger deluxe: Add cooked bacon or swap in barbecue sauce.
  • Make it spicy: Add sliced jalapeños or hot sauce before baking.
  • Vegetarian twist: Use meatless crumbles or black bean mixture instead of beef.
Cheeseburger French Fry Casserole

Cheeseburger French Fry Casserole

Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

45

minutes
Calories

Approximately 550

kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 large bag of frozen french fries

  • 1 pound ground beef

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes

  • 1/4 cup ketchup

  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Bake french fries according to package directions until crispy.
  • While fries are baking, brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain any excess grease.
  • Season ground beef with salt and pepper.
  • In a 9×13 inch baking dish, spread the cooked french fries in an even layer.
  • Top the french fries with the browned ground beef.
  • Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the ground beef.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Remove from oven and top with diced tomatoes, ketchup, and mustard.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

  • You can add other toppings such as pickles, onions, or bacon.
  • Use your favorite type of cheese.
  • For a spicier casserole, add some chili powder or hot sauce to the ground beef.