Mom dumps bag of frozen fries in slow cooker, makes tasty meal in no time
This Slow Cooker French Fry Casserole recipe sounds like the perfect comforting and easy meal! It’s a great way to use up some pantry staples and create a hearty dish that the whole family will love. Here’s a slightly more detailed version of the recipe, with some extra tips and suggestions:
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Slow Cooker French Fry Casserole
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Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Cooked Ground Beef | 1 pound |
| Frozen French Fries | Half a bag (about 1 pound) |
| Red Kidney Beans | 1 (16 ounce) can, drained and rinsed |
| Velveeta Cheese | ¼ pound (4 ounces), cubed |
| Onion | 1 medium, diced |
| Tomato Soup | 1 (10.75 ounce) can |
| Salt and Pepper | To taste |
| Cheddar Cheese (optional) | As desired ADVERTISEMENT |
Instructions:
- Prepare the Ground Beef: Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain off any excess grease. Season the cooked beef with salt and pepper to taste.
- Layer in the Slow Cooker: Transfer the cooked ground beef to the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Add the Layers: Layer the frozen french fries, diced onion, drained and rinsed red kidney beans, and cubed Velveeta cheese on top of the ground beef. Try to distribute the ingredients evenly.
- Pour Over the Soup: Pour the condensed tomato soup over all the layers. Use a spoon or spatula to spread the soup, ensuring it reaches all parts of the casserole. Season with additional salt and pepper to your liking.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or until the french fries are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Once cooked, give the casserole a good stir to combine all the ingredients. Serve hot.
- Optional Topping: If desired, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole during the last 30 minutes of cooking time, or just before serving.
Tips and Variations:
- For a spicier kick: Add a can of diced green chilies or a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce to the casserole.
- Add some veggies: You can add other vegetables to this casserole, such as diced bell peppers, corn, or even some frozen peas and carrots.
- Use different beans: If you don’t have red kidney beans, you can substitute with other types of beans, such as black beans, pinto beans, or even chili beans.
- Make it cheesy: Feel free to add more cheese to the casserole. You can use a combination of Velveeta and cheddar cheese, or try other cheeses like Monterey Jack or pepper jack.
- Make it ahead: You can prepare the casserole ahead of time and keep it in the slow cooker on the warm setting until you’re ready to serve it.
Enjoy your delicious and easy Slow Cooker French Fry Casserole!
