SMILEY FRY BACON CHEESEBURGER CASSEROLE

This smiley fry bacon cheeseburger casserole is a super fun play on a cheeseburger and fries using bacon bits, cheesy seasoned ground beef and smile fries that the whole family will love.

Smiley Fry Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole

From the recipe collection of Tara Ippolito

This smiley fry bacon cheeseburger casserole is a super interesting, really delicious and very easy to out put together dinner idea.

At the very least, a conversation starter for sure. I mean, how could it not be?

The first time that I served this to my family they thought it was hilarious. My sons looked at me with a “is this for real” face.

And yes, it absolutely is was! But I guess it is kinda funny as a little kid to have your dinner smiling back at you.

This casserole is a really fun play on a cheeseburger and fries. A dish that I know everyone in my family already loves.

The flavors just go together so perfectly. It’s a no brainer for me to serve this when I need to make a meal that everyone will enjoy.

The cute little smiley faces just take the whole dish to the next level for me.

Those smiley fries must be contagious because Im always so happy to serve this dish for dinner.

I hope you give this recipe a try. If you do, I know that you’ll love it just as much as my family and I do.

Fast. Simple. Delicious.

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Smiley Fry Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole Variations

I love this recipe as it is, but here are some ways to change it up if you’d like to.

• Meat- Ground chicken or turkey can be substituted.
• Bacon- Use fresh bacon that’s been cooked and chopped or bacon bits.
• Cheese- Any hand shredded cheese would work here so choose your favorite. Just be sure to shred it yourself because it will melt way better that way.
• Fries- Instead of using smiley fries, tater tots or even hash browns would be an awesome substitution.

Other Easy Casserole Recipes

If you like easy to make casseroles like this one, here are some others that I know you’ll love, too.

• Broccoli Stuffing Casserole
• Chicken Noodle Casserole
• Easy Cheeseburger Casserole

Smiley Fry Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole Ingredients

• Ground beef
• Chopped onion
• Worcestershire Sauce
• Relish
• Cooked and crumbled bacon
• Campbells Cheddar Cheese Soup
• Sour Cream
• Cheddar Cheese, hand shredded
• Milk
• McCain Smile Fries
• Salt, Pepper and Garlic Powder
• Parsely for garnish (optional)

Instructions

First, cook the ground beef and chopped onion together medium high heat breaking the beef it into small pieces as it browns. Drain as much fat from the ground beef and onion as possible. It will absorb into the fries if not.

Then, season the beef with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

Now, add the Worcestershire sauce, relish and bacon bits.

Next, add the cheese soup, sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese.

Then, stir everything together until it’s evenly combined.

Now, add the beef mixture to a baking dish and smooth it out until it’s laying down flat and even.

Next, top it evenly with more shredded cheddar cheese.

Then, place the smiley fries down side by side until they cover the whole top of the casserole.

Now, place it into the oven to bake until the fries are golden brown and the sides are hot and bubbly.

Finally, garnish with parsley (optional) and let it cool slightly before serving and enjoy!