Description
The loaded cheeseburger fries recipe is a decadent, fusion-style comfort dish. It transforms simple crisp potatoes into a complete, savory meal. Instead of serving a standard burger alongside a basket of french fries, this preparation combines both beloved classics into one shareable platter.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Fries
- 1½ lb (680 g) frozen French fries
- 1 tablespoon oil
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
For the Cheeseburger Topping
- 250 g ground beef
- ½ small onion, finely diced
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup diced pickles
- 2 tablespoons diced red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions, optional
Burger Sauce
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped pickles
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook the fries: Preheat your oven or air fryer according to the package directions. Toss the fries with oil, paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Cook until golden and crispy.
- Cook the beef: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and diced onion. Cook for 6–8 minutes, breaking the beef apart as it cooks.
- Season: Add garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well and cook for another minute.
- Make the sauce: Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, chopped pickles, and garlic powder in a small bowl until smooth.
- Assemble: Spread the crispy fries on a baking sheet or oven-safe dish. Sprinkle the cooked beef evenly over the fries, followed by the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Melt the cheese: Return the fries to the oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 3–5 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Add toppings: Drizzle generously with burger sauce and top with diced pickles, red onion, and green onions.
- Serve: Serve immediately while the fries are hot and crispy.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking & Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: ~650 kcal
Keywords: cheeseburger loaded fries, burger fries bowl, loaded burger french fries