• Heat a large skillet on high heat, once hot add the ground beef and cook for about 5-6 minutes, or until browned. Season and break the meat apart as it cooks.
  ¼ tsp paprika, 12 oz ground beef, 85/15 or 90/10 lean beef, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp ground black pepper
• Once the ground beef is cooked, remove from heat and set aside.
• Prepare the burger sauce, by mixing all the ingredients in a bowl until combined.
  1/3 cup mayonnaise, 3 Tbsp ketchup, 2 tsp pickle juice, 1 Tbsp pickles, finely chopped, ¼ tsp ground black pepper, ¼ tsp paprika

Baked Loaded Fries-

• Preheat the oven to 425℉ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Toss the frozen fries with the seasonings and add to the baking sheet.
  1 lb frozen French fries, ¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp garlic powder, ¼ tsp ground black pepper, ½ tsp paprika
• Bake at 425°F for 25-30 minutes, mix halfway through baking time. Bake the fries until warmed through and crispy.
• Remove the baking sheet from the oven and then top the fries with ground beef and shredded cheese.
  1 1/2 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese, or American cheese
• Bake again for another 3-4 minutes, or until the cheese has fully melted.
• Top the cheesy fries with burger toppings and drizzle with the burger sauce.
  3/4 cup lettuce or romaine, shredded, 1/3 cup pickles, chopped, 1/3 cup tomatoes, cubed, 1/4 cup red or sweet onion, finely chopped
• Serve immediately with desired dipping sauces.

Air Fryer Loaded Fries-

• Toss the fries in the seasonings and place them into the air fryer basket. (For easier transfer, use an air fryer liner.)
• Air fry at 400°F for 10-15 minutes, until crispy. (For extra crispiness, toss halfway through cooking time.)
• Once the fries are done, top with the ground beef and shredded cheese and air fry for another 2-3 minutes, until the cheese has melted.
• Transfer the loaded fries to a serving plate and top with the burger toppings and drizzle with the homemade burger sauce.
• Serve immediately with desired dipping sauces.