Cheeseburger Casserole...aka Mock Hamburger Helper

Name: Cheeseburger Casserole...aka Mock Hamburger Helper
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 ounces, weight Package French Fries, I Used The Crinkle Cut; 2 pounds Ground Beef; 1/2 whole Onion, Diced; 1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic - About 2 Cloves; 1 cube Beef Bouillon; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce; 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper; 1/2 cups Sour Cream, Light; 2 cans (10 Oz. Size) Condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup (I Used Low Sodium); 3 slices American Cheese, Diced; 2 cups Baby Spinach, Diced; 2 cups Cooked Small Pasta - Cooked According To Package Instructions

Servings: persons

16 ounces, weight Package French Fries, I Used The Crinkle Cut
2 pounds Ground Beef
1/2 whole Onion, Diced
1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic - About 2 Cloves
1 cube Beef Bouillon
1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
1/2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
1/2 cups Sour Cream, Light
2 cans (10 Oz. Size) Condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup (I Used Low Sodium)
3 slices American Cheese, Diced
2 cups Baby Spinach, Diced
2 cups Cooked Small Pasta - Cooked According To Package Instructions

1
Bake fries according to package directions until almost done about 5-10 minutes before totally done.
2
Then remove from oven and set aside.
3
While the fries are baking, start browning the ground beef, onion and garlic in a skillet over medium heat.
4
Add in the diced bouillon cube, worcestershire sauce, garlic powder and cayenne.
5
Taste add in whatever makes you happy salt, pepper, minced onion, hamburger seasoning how ever you make your burgers.
6
Continue cooking until beef is browned.
7
Drain off grease.
8
In a large bowl mix together the sour cream, soup, American cheese, spinach and cooked pasta.
9
Add the drained beef mixture to the sour cream mixture and stir to combine.
10
Pour into a 13x9 pan.
11
Arrange the French fries on top, return to oven to finish cooking French fries (for the remaining 5-10 minutes at the temperature specified on the package or cook until fries are to your liking).

2052

kcal

Calories

131

Fat

Carbs

118

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 ounces, weight Package French Fries, I Used The Crinkle Cut, 2 pounds Ground Beef, 1/2 whole Onion, Diced, 1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic - About 2 Cloves, and more.

Yes, Cheeseburger Casserole...aka Mock Hamburger Helper falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!