Cheesy Fries Casserole was made with the idea that you were probably gone all day at work and you couldn’t think of anything to make but you have all this in you fridge or freezer. You and I both know that there is limited time these days so we wanted it to be fast, easy and not too much forethought. Pick up these ingredients and throw them in the oven for you and whoever you live with for a delicious comfort food!
Ingredients:
1/2 package frozen garlic and peppered steak fries
1 lb ground beef
2 tbsp garlic, minced
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp rosemary (if dried); 1 large sprig if fresh
2 cups mozzarella cheese
1 cups marinara
1 cups broccoli
fresh basil leaves (or 1 TBSP dried) oregano
approximately 25 pieces pepperoni slices
1/8 cup onion
1/4 cup corn
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
Directions:
In a square pan (8×8″ or 9×9″) place fries covering bottom. Bake fries at 350F for 10 minutes on one side, flipping over then 7 minutes on other side (or as directed). In a square pan (8×8″ or 9×9″) place fries covering bottom. In medium saucepan, brown and cook ground beef with garlic, Italian seasoning and rosemary. Build in the following order: Place 1/2 cup marinara over fries, followed by 1/2 cup mozzarella. Place 1/2 cooked beef, 1/2 cup mozzarella, 1/2 cup marinara, broccoli, basil, oregano, pepperoni, 1/2 cup mozzarella, corn, 1/2 beef, basil, oregano, remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella and finally parmesan cheese. Bake for 25 minutes at 350ºF. Watch closely near end so as to not over bake toppings. Enjoy!
