Smash Burger Fries
Crispy golden fries topped with juicy smashed beef, rich cheese sauce, and crunchy fried onions. This easy smash burger fries recipe delivers restaurant-style comfort food in under 30 minutes.
Equipment
- 1 | Large skillet | for smashing beef
- 1 | Baking sheet or air fryer | for cooking fries
- 1 | Small saucepan | for cheese sauce
- 1 | Spatula | for pressing and flipping
- 1 | Parchment paper | for smashing
Ingredients
- 1 | lb | frozen french fries |
- 1 | lb | ground beef | 80/20 preferred
- 1 | tsp | salt |
- 1/2 | tsp | black pepper |
- 2 | tbsp | neutral oil |
- 1 | cup | shredded cheddar cheese |
- 1/2 | cup | milk |
- 1 | tbsp | butter |
- 1/2 | cup | crispy fried onions |
- 1/4 | cup | burger sauce or mayo | optional
Instructions
- Cook frozen fries according to package directions until deep golden and crisp.
- Season ground beef with salt and pepper, then divide into four loose balls.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Place beef balls in the pan, cover with parchment, and smash firmly with a spatula.
- Cook 2 minutes until edges are crispy, flip, cook 1 more minute, then break into pieces.
- Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in milk and cheddar until smooth cheese sauce forms.
- Arrange hot fries in a dish, top with smashed beef pieces, and pour cheese sauce over.
- Sprinkle with crispy fried onions and drizzle with burger sauce if using. Serve immediately.
- Tip: Press the beef hard for maximum crispy edges.
- Tip: Keep the cheese sauce warm so it stays pourable.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Reheat in a 375°F oven to restore crispness rather than microwaving.
Swap ground beef for turkey if preferred for a lighter version.
Make the cheese sauce ahead and reheat gently with a splash of milk.
Reheat in a 375°F oven to restore crispness rather than microwaving.
Swap ground beef for turkey if preferred for a lighter version.
Make the cheese sauce ahead and reheat gently with a splash of milk.