Description
A delicious and hearty casserole made with crispy fries, seasoned beef, and plenty of cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound frozen French fries
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cheese sauce
- 1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions or chives for garnish
- Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa, jalapeños
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Spread the frozen French fries evenly on a baking sheet. Bake them in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until crispy.
- While the fries are baking, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Drain any excess fat and set aside.
- Once the fries are crispy, transfer them to a large casserole dish.
- Layer the cooked ground beef over the fries.
- Sprinkle crumbled bacon evenly on top.
- Drizzle the cheese sauce over the mixture.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top to cover the casserole.
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- Garnish with chopped green onions or chives.
- Serve with optional toppings like sour cream, salsa, or jalapeños.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sprinkle taco seasoning on the beef while cooking.
- Substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Customize your toppings to suit your taste preferences.
- Make it spicier by adding hot sauce or cayenne pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg