Sheet Pan Smashburger Fries
Turn a busy weeknight into a mini celebration with these Sheet Pan Smashburger Fries. Crispy frozen fries get piled with quick homemade cheese sauce, smashburger patties, and your favorite burger toppings. All the fun of burgers and fries on one shareable pan. A bag of frozen fries does the heavy lifting, so it comes together fast, making it an easy, hands-on dinner the whole family can build together on a hectic back-to-school night.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat the oven to 450°F. Spread the fries in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake 20–25 minutes, flipping once (follow your bag’s instructions if they call for longer; 450°F gives extra crispiness). An air fryer works too.
- Roll the ground beef into four even balls. While the fries are cooking, heat your skillet or griddle on medium with a little oil. Once hot, place the burger balls onto the grill with a parchment paper square over each and smash down flat; you should hear a good sizzle when you do so.
- Remove the parchment paper and season the flattened patties with salt and pepper or your favorite burger seasoning.
- Cook patties for 3-5 mins until a good crust has formed and then flip. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until done.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese or lay sliced cheese on patties and allow to melt, about 30 seconds.
- Assemble: lay cooked patties over crispy fries and top with your favorite burger toppings, pickles, onions, jalapeños, etc. Finish with a drizzle of your favorite burger sauce and enjoy!
Notes
Make it a build-your-own bar: set out the toppings and let everyone customize with caramelized or raw onion, chopped tomato, or jalapeños.