Cheeseburger French Fry Bake (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 2 pounds ground beef
02 - 28 ounce bag shoestring French fries
03 - 10.5 ounce can cream of mushroom soup
04 - 10.5 ounce can cheddar cheese soup
05 - 1/2 yellow onion, diced
06 - 1 tablespoon minced garlic
07 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
08 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
10 - Salt, to taste
11 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Burger Sauce

12 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
13 - 1/4 cup ketchup
14 - 1 tablespoon mustard
15 - 1 teaspoon pickle juice
16 - 1/2 teaspoon dehydrated onions
17 - Black pepper, to taste

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat the air fryer and cook the French fries as directed on the package until crispy. Set aside.
02 - Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177°C).
03 - In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef and diced onion until the meat is fully cooked. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30–45 seconds. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Drain excess fat.
04 - Stir in cream of mushroom soup and cheddar cheese soup with the beef mixture. Mix until evenly combined.
05 - Transfer the beef and soup mixture into a 7x11 inch casserole dish. Evenly layer the cooked French fries on top and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
06 - Place the casserole dish in the oven and bake for 10–15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
07 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice, dehydrated onions, and black pepper until smooth.
08 - Drizzle the burger sauce over the baked casserole just before serving.

# Notes:

01 - For extra texture, garnish with sliced pickles or fresh chopped parsley before serving.