Use Leftover Fries As The Perfect Base Of A Classic Dish

Customizing your french fry casserole

Using this simple framework, you can incorporate your favorite flavors. Consider adding garlic powder and minced onion, layering in some ground beef, and creating your own unique sauce with ketchup, mayo, and paprika for a cheeseburger casserole twist (a tasty cousin of the loaded beef taco casserole recipe). Alternatively, you could opt for a savory chicken and mushroom soup flavor. This method also allows you to transform leftover hot dogs into a fresh dinner, or elevate the dish by using goat cheese and fresh herbs, finishing it off with a drizzle of balsamic reduction.

If this dish sounds appealing but you typically don’t have leftover fries, you can easily use fresh or frozen fries instead. The only difference is that you’ll need to cook them first using your preferred method (baked, deep-fried, or air-fried) before mixing them with your chosen seasonings. You can also substitute sweet potato fries, waffle fries, or even tater tots. Mashed potatoes work just as well. From there, you can continue assembling and baking your casserole, achieving the same delightful result in the final dish. Either way, you can be confident that a leftover potato base for your classic casserole will provide a solid foundation for many delicious meals to come.