Ingredients
FOR THE CASSEROLE:
- 1 pound ground beef
- salt and pepper
- ½ onion, diced
- 1 clove minced garlic
- ¼ cup chopped dill pickle
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup half and half
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- ½ bag frozen shoestring french fries
- garlic powder
TOPPING SUGGESTIONS:
- shredded lettuce
- diced tomatoes
- Thousand Island dressing
- ketchup
- mustard
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Instructions
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Spray a 2 quart (11 x 7) baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
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In a skillet, brown ground beef with onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Drain excess grease. Put back in the skillet.
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Mix the pickles into the ground beef.
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Spoon the mixture into prepared baking dish.
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Whisk together eggs, mayo and half and half. Pour egg mixture over the beef mixture. Season again with a little salt and pepper.
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Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheese over the beef mixture.
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Top with frozen french fries.
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Season french fries with salt, pepper and a sprinkling of garlic powder.
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Bake uncovered for 35 minutes or until french fries are crispy. Note: If you want your fries to be crispier, just place the dish under the broiler for a few minutes.
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Top with remaining cup of shredded cheese. Return to the oven until cheese is melted.
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Slice and serve topped with your favorite burger toppings!