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Hearty Smash Burger Fries

Hearty Smash Burger Fries: Your New Favorite Comfort Meal

Discover Hearty Smash Burger Fries, a delicious fusion of crispy fries, juicy burger patties, and creamy cheese sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fries
  • 1 bag Frozen Crispy Fries Choose your favorite brand.
For the Burger Patties
  • 1 lb Ground Beef (80/20) Provides juicy, flavorful patties.
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 Tbsp Butter or Oil For cooking the patties.
For the Cheese Sauce
  • 1 cup Milk Whole milk for creaminess.
  • 2 Tbsp Flour For making a roux.
  • 2 cups Freshly Grated Cheese Choose your favorite cheese.
For the Special Sauce
  • 1 small Onion (grated) Drain well.
  • 1/2 cup Thousand Island Dressing
For Toppings
  • 1 cup Pickles Sliced.
  • 1/4 cup Jalapeños Optional.

Equipment

  • Large Baking Sheet
  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F. Spread frozen crispy fries in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
  2. Bake the fries for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown.
  3. While fries are baking, season ground beef with kosher salt and pepper and heat a skillet over medium-high with butter or oil.
  4. Form the beef into thin patties and cook in the skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side.
  5. Transfer crispy fries to an oven-safe platter to serve as the base.
  6. In the same skillet, make a roux with flour and fat, then gradually whisk in milk until thickened.
  7. Stir in freshly grated cheese until melted into a creamy sauce.
  8. Break patties over the fries and drizzle with cheese sauce, returning to oven for 5-10 minutes if desired.
  9. Top with Thousand Island dressing, pickles, and jalapeños.
  10. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This recipe is fully customizable; feel free to add your favorite toppings or adjust the cheese mixture to your liking.

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