Tools Needed
- Air fryer or oven for fries
- Large skillet
- 7×11-inch casserole dish
- Mixing bowl and whisk
- Spatula and measuring tools
Cooking Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Fries
Following the manufacturer’s instructions, air fry or oven-bake the fries until golden and crisp. Set aside.
Step 2: Prep Oven & Beef Mixture
Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). In a large skillet over medium-high, cook ground beef and diced onion, breaking meat apart until no pink remains. Add garlic; sauté 30–45 seconds. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Drain excess fat.
Step 3: Add Creamy Soups
Reduce heat to medium. Stir in both soups until fully incorporated and the mixture is creamy. Remove from heat.
Step 4: Assemble Casserole
Transfer beef mixture into casserole dish, spreading evenly. Layer fries in a single sheet over beef. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
Step 5: Bake
Bake at 350°F for 10–15 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 6: Make Burger Sauce
While casserole bakes, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice, dehydrated onions, and black pepper until smooth.
Step 7: Serve
Remove casserole from oven and drizzle with burger sauce before serving.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Comfort Upgrade: Fries meet cheeseburger flavors in one plate.
