French Fry Cheeseburger (Print Version)

Bold layers of juicy beef, crisp fries, melted cheddar, and zesty sauce make this bake a family favorite.

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
02 - Salt, as needed
03 - ½ yellow onion, finely chopped
04 - 10.5-ounce can cheddar cheese soup
05 - 28-ounce bag frozen shoestring fries
06 - 2 pounds of ground beef
07 - ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
08 - 10.5-ounce can cream of mushroom soup
09 - 1 tablespoon minced garlic
10 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
11 - Pepper, as needed

→ Burger Sauce Ingredients

12 - 1 teaspoon pickle brine
13 - ½ teaspoon dried onion pieces
14 - Black pepper, to taste
15 - ¼ cup ketchup
16 - ½ cup mayo
17 - 1 tablespoon yellow mustard

# Steps:

01 - Warm up your air fryer and cook the fries following the directions on the bag.
02 - Set your oven to 350°F and let it preheat.
03 - Place a big skillet on medium-high heat. Cook the ground beef with the chopped onion until brown without any pink. Toss in the minced garlic and cook for a quick 30 seconds. Sprinkle in onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Remove extra grease.
04 - Stir both soups—cheddar cheese and cream of mushroom—into the beef mixture until smooth and blended.
05 - Scoop the beef mixture into a baking dish (7x11). Spread the fries evenly on top and finish with cheese sprinkled all over.
06 - Cook in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes, or just until the cheese looks melted.
07 - Mix mayo, ketchup, mustard, pickle brine, dried onion, and black pepper in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.
08 - Pour the burger sauce over the casserole before digging in. Enjoy your meal!