Crinkle Fry Casserole Bake
Layers of frozen fries, seasoned ground beef in a creamy cheese sauce, and melted cheddar baked until bubbly.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Baking dish
- Mixing spoon
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 32 oz frozen crinkle cut fries
- 2 lb lean ground beef
- ½ cup sweet yellow onion finely chopped
- 10 oz condensed cream of mushroom soup about one can
- 10 oz condensed cheddar cheese soup about one can
- 2 tbsp half and half
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 3 cup mild cheddar cheese freshly grated and divided
- ¾ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat. Heat the oven to 350 F and grease a baking dish.
- Brown. Cook the beef until browned, drain, then cook the onion with the salt and pepper until soft.
- Sauce. Stir in both soups, the half and half, the Worcestershire sauce, and 1 cup of the cheddar.
- Layer. Spread half the fries in the dish, add the beef mixture, then top with the remaining fries and 2 cups of cheddar.
- Bake. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until bubbly and golden, then rest briefly.
Notes
Substitutions: Use pepper jack or a cheese blend for a different flavor.
Tips: Keep the fries frozen for firmer layers.
Storage: Refrigerate covered for up to 4 days.
Nutrition is calculated for one eighth of the casserole.