Cheeseburger French Fry Casserole (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 pounds ground beef
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28-ounce bag shoestring French fries
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10.5-ounce can cream of mushroom soup
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10.5-ounce can cheddar cheese soup
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1/2 yellow onion, diced
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
→ Burger Sauce Ingredients
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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1/4 cup ketchup
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1 tablespoon mustard
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1 teaspoon pickle juice
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1/2 teaspoon dehydrated onions
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Black pepper, to taste
# Instructions:
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Preheat the air fryer and cook the shoestring French fries following package instructions until golden and crisp.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking.
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In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef and diced onion until the meat is no longer pink. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 to 45 seconds. Season with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Drain excess fat.
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Mix cream of mushroom soup and cheddar cheese soup into the beef mixture until evenly combined.
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Transfer the beef mixture into a 7x11 inch casserole dish. Arrange the cooked French fries evenly over the beef and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
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Bake the casserole at 350°F for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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In a small mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice, dehydrated onions, and black pepper until smooth.
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Drizzle the burger sauce over the baked casserole just before serving.
# Notes:
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For an extra layer of texture, bake the fries until especially crisp before assembling the casserole.
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Allow the casserole to stand for a few minutes after baking for easier serving.