Cheesy French Fry Casserole Bake
A cheesy, beefy casserole layered with creamy sauces and topped with crispy baked French fries—comfort food at its finest and a guaranteed family favorite.
Ingredients
- 32 oz frozen crinkle-cut French fries
- ¾ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp cracked black pepper
- 2 lbs lean ground beef
- ½ cup sweet yellow onion finely chopped
- 10.5 oz can cream of mushroom soup
- 10.5 oz can cheddar cheese soup
- 2 tbsp half and half
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 3 cups mild cheddar cheese freshly grated (1 cup + 2 cups)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Spread frozen crinkle fries on a foil-lined, sprayed baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Bake 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp.
- Sauté ground beef and chopped onions in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned. Drain fat.
- Lower heat. Stir in mushroom soup, cheddar soup, half and half, and Worcestershire. Cook 2 minutes until smooth, then remove from heat.
- Grease a 9x13 dish. Add beef mixture, then 1 cup shredded cheddar on top.
- Layer baked fries over the cheese. Sprinkle with remaining 2 cups cheddar.
- Bake uncovered for 18–20 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Let rest 5 minutes. Serve hot and gooey.