Description
Crispy french fry casserole brings hearty comfort to dinner tables across America. Layers of golden potatoes, melted cheese, and savory meat create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup sour cream
Main Vegetables:
- 1 large bag frozen French fries
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped (optional)
Seasonings and Extras:
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F, preparing a cozy environment for this hearty casserole.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef alongside diced onions and minced garlic, ensuring thorough cooking and removing excess fat.
- Blend the beef mixture with cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and season with salt and pepper for robust flavor enhancement.
- Arrange a foundational layer of frozen french fries in a casserole dish, creating a crispy base for the meal.
- Evenly distribute the seasoned beef mixture over the fries, ensuring complete coverage for maximum taste distribution.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheese across the top, creating a golden, melty blanket.
- Transfer the casserole to the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, watching for perfectly crisp fries and fully melted cheese.
- Optional: Garnish with freshly chopped green onions to add a vibrant, fresh finishing touch before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to drain excess fat from ground beef to prevent a greasy casserole.
- Choose thick-cut frozen fries for better texture and crispiness during baking.
- Consider using low-fat cream of mushroom soup and reduced-fat cheese for a lighter version of the dish.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like cheddar and monterey jack for extra flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg