Peggy’s Cheeseburger French Fry Pie
One of my husband’s favorite meals, this is a recipe I got from my mother-in-law. It’s total Man Food! I resisted it for years, and after she passed away my husband said “Can you please make mom’s cheeseburger french fry pie for me?” So I thought, alright, I’ll try it. And it was good! I missed out on all those years I wouldn’t eat it! It’s quick to throw together, a one-pan meal that’s ready in an hour and has six generous, man-sized servings. It’s also great in smaller servings for potlucks or parties. You can add more or less beef, depending on the size of the package at the store. I’ve showed it here with slightly over 2 1/2 pounds of ground beef. I hope you love it as much as we do!
The recipe says 2 pounds ground beef and 1/2 of an onion. I used what I had. In this picture I used a whole medium Vidalia onion and slightly over 2 1/2 pounds of beef that was still partially frozen. Because of this, I increased the temperature to 375 and baked for 1 hour 10 minutes and it was perfect. Don’t be afraid to adapt what you have! I also used freshly ground salt and pepper on this layer. You could add a teaspoon or two of onion powder or garlic powder as well, if desired.
I used Clearfield white American cheese, but choose your favorite.
I use cream of celery because my husband refuses to eat mushrooms, but someday I’m going to sneak it in there. An offset Spatula makes this layer even faster and easier, but a rubber Spatula or spoon will do.
I love super crunchy fries and this dish is no exception! Use your favorite bag of frozen fries. Some day I’ll experiment with my homemade fries! I like to turn on convection mode for the last 10 – 15 minutes for extra crispy fries. Use your judgement for how crispy your fries get.
it’s not a gorgeous dish on the plate, but it sure is yummy!
Peggy’s Cheeseburger French Fry Pie
Equipment
- 1 9×13 pan the deeper the better, at least 2"
- 1 Offset spatula or silicone spatula Offset is easiest, but a regular silicone spatula works
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Ground beef
- 1/2 Onion, chopped I use sweet vidalia, white or Spanish
- 16 American cheese slices use your favorite American cheese
- 1 can Cream of Mushroom or Celery soup
- 1 bag Frozen fast food style french fries or your favorite frozen french fries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350. Mix hamburger and onion and spread into the bottom of a 9 x 13 x 2” baking dish. Put the American cheese slices in one layer on the hamburger mixture. Spread the cream of mushroom (celery) soup over the cheese (like icing). Spread the frozen French fries over the top. Bake for one hour.
Notes
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