Loaded Cheeseburger Waffle Fry Bake

Name: Loaded Cheeseburger Waffle Fry Bake
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.25 cup Diced Tomatoes; 0.5 cup Dill Pickle Halves; 0.5 whole Fully Cooked Bacon; 1 lb Ground Beef; 0.25 cup Ketchup; 2 tbsp Mayonnaise; 2 cloves Minced Garlic; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 0.5 tsp Salt & Pepper; 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese; 1 cup Shredded Vegan Mozzarella Cheese; 1 cup Waffle Fries; 2 tbsp Yellow Mustard; 1 whole Yellow Onion

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪Snack 🍿 American Low-Carb Comfort-Food

Loaded Cheeseburger Waffle Fry Bake layers seasoned ground beef, smoky bacon, and a duo of melted Cheddar and mozzarella beneath a blanket of crispy waffle fries. Finished with classic burger toppings like pickles, tomatoes, ketchup, and mustard, it delivers salty, tangy, and savory bites in every forkful. Great for game day, potlucks, or a fun family dinner.

Prep25 mins
Cook55 mins
Serves8
DifficultyEasy

1

Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning now and then, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon on paper towels. When cool enough to handle, roughly chop.
2

Meanwhile, preheat an air fryer oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
3

Air fry the waffle fries until golden and crispy, shaking halfway through, for 8 to 10 minutes, or bake as the package directs. Be sure to flip them halfway through baking.
4

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
5

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the ground beef and season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir the ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, breaking up any clumps as it cooks, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard the grease. Stir in ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise to fully coat the beef mixture. Simmer for 1 to 2 minutes.
6

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees C (190 degrees C).
7

Spread the cooked beef mixture evenly in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top, then arrange the crispy waffle fries in an even layer over the cheese. Sprinkle mozzarella over the waffle fries, followed by the chopped bacon.
8

Bake the casserole in the preheated oven just until the cheese is melted and the casserole is heated through, about 5 minutes.
9

Top with chopped pickles and diced tomatoes, plus additional ketchup and mustard for extra cheeseburger flavor. Serve right away while the waffle fries are still crispy.