Cheeseburger French Fry Bake

Ingredients:

For the Bake:

• 2 lbs ground beef (80–85% lean)
• 1 bag (28–32 oz) shoestring French fries
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tbsp yellow mustard
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise or burger sauce
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
• 1/4 cup chopped pickles (optional)
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. Prep:
   Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease baking dish.

2. Cook Beef:
   Brown ground beef in skillet with onion, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire. Drain fat.

3. Layer Base:

   • Layer 1: Spread ½ frozen fries in dish.

   • Layer 2: Top with ½ beef mixture. Drizzle ketchup, mustard, and burger sauce.

4. Repeat & Cheese:
   Add remaining fries → remaining beef → sauces. Sprinkle cheddar + mozzarella.

5. Bake:
   Bake 30-35 mins until cheese bubbles and fries crisp.

6. Finish:
   Top with pickles and parsley. Serve with extra pickles!