Cheeseburger French Fry Bake
🛒 What You’ll Need
- 1 lb Ground beef 🥩
- 1 bag (24–32 oz) Frozen French fries (crinkle cut or wedges work great!) 🍟
- 1 Small onion, diced 🧅
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced 🧄
- 2 cups Shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese 🧀
- 1/2 cup Beef broth or water (to keep the meat juicy!) 🍲
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce ✨
- 1 tsp Garlic powder & Onion powder 🧂
- Salt & Black Pepper to taste 🧂
- Toppings: Diced tomatoes, fresh parsley, and maybe some pickles! 🍅🌿🥒
👩🍳 Instructions
- Crisp the Fries: Bake your frozen French fries according to the package instructions until they are extra crispy. This ensures they don’t get soggy under the toppings! 🍟🔥
- Brown the Beef: While the fries are baking, brown the ground beef and diced onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain any excess grease. 🥩🧅
- Season: Stir in the minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and dry seasonings. Add a splash of broth or water to keep the mixture saucy and let it simmer for 2–3 minutes. 🧄🌪️
- Assemble: Once the fries are done, layer them into a greased baking dish or a cast-iron skillet. Top with the seasoned beef mixture. 🥘🏗️
- The Cheesy Blanket: Sprinkle the shredded cheese generously over the top. 🧀✨
- Melt & Bubble: Place the skillet back into the oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 5–10 minutes, or until the cheese is perfectly melted and bubbly. ⏲️🎯
- Final Flourish: Top with diced tomatoes and fresh parsley before serving hot! 🍅🌿🍽️
🔥 Pro Tips:
- The “Loaded” Version: Add cooked, crumbled bacon and a drizzle of “special sauce” (mayo, ketchup, and mustard) for the full cheeseburger experience! 🥓🍯
- Skillet Secret: Using a cast-iron skillet helps keep the fries crispy on the bottom while the cheese melts on top. 🍳💎
