Hearty Smash Burger Fries: Your Ultimate Comfort Food Fix

Experience the delicious crunch of fries topped with juicy burger patties and cheese sauce in these Hearty Smash Burger Fries.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 600

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Fries

1 bag Frozen Crispy Fries Opt for crinkle-cut or classic

For the Burger

1 lb Ground Beef (80/20 blend) Keeps the patties juicy and flavorful
to taste Kosher Salt Season generously
to taste Pepper Season generously

For the Cheese Sauce

2 tbsp Butter For cooking
2 cups Cheese Freshly grated
1 cup Milk Whole or 2%

For the Finishing Touches

1/4 cup Thousand Island Dressing For drizzling
to taste Diced Pickles Optional
to taste Jalapeños Optional

Equipment

Oven
Skillet
Baking Sheet

Method

Steps

Preheat your oven to 450°F.
Spread the frozen crispy fries in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Season the ground beef with kosher salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add butter.
Divide the beef into 6 portions and press each into thin patties in the skillet.
Cook the patties for about 2-3 minutes on each side until browned.
Layer the baked fries on an oven-safe platter. Break the cooked burger patties and scatter over the fries.
Drizzle the cheese sauce over the dish and return to the oven for 5-10 minutes.
Top with Thousand Island dressing, diced pickles, and jalapeños as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with fresh chopped parsley for added color and flavor.

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