3/23/2012 07:00:00 AM
Mrs Happy Homemaker
As far as one dish meals go, they are the staple of so many tables. Great for a busy night, with little prep & clean-up involved - these hearty casseroles are a mom (or dad!) must.
Unfortunately, you can get tired of the same ol' casserole & need a little change-up in the mix. Now, stir the idea of a cheeseburger and some fries in, and you have one cravable meal that your family will look forward to. This one can even be made ahead & frozen. Just prepare it as written up until the baking step. Make sure your fries never unthaw. Cover with foil, & freeze for up to 3 months.
When you serve it, a cute idea is to arrange little bowls of different burger toppings on the table. Then, you can have a little 'burger bar' & everyone can do up their cheeseburger the way that they want.
Cheeseburger & Fries Casserole
Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds lean ground beef
- 3/4 cup diced onion
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (6oz) can tomato paste
- 1 (10.75oz) can cheddar cheese soup
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 4 cups french fried shoestring potatoes
- 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Assorted toppers (ketchup, pickles, mustard, chopped fresh tomato, etc)
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large skillet, cook ground beef, onion, & garlic over medium heat until the beef is cooked. Drain off fat. Stir in undrained tomatoes & tomato paste. Bring up to a boil, then reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
Spoon mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 2 quart rectangular baking dish. In a bowl, stir together the sour cream, soup, & shredded cheddar cheese. Spread over meat mixture in baking dish. Evenly distribute the french fries over the very top. Sprinkle with seasoning salt & pepper.
Bake, uncovered, for 45 minutes or until heated through & fries are golden. Serve with toppers, if desired.
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