Disco Fries Casserole
Legend tells us that Disco Fries were born in a New Jersey diner in the 1970s, inspired by late-night patrons who needed nourishment after hitting the discos! Serves 4-6. Ingredients marked with a (v) can also be substituted with vegan versions. Note from Scott: I love making disco fries at home, especially when I’m about to watch “Saturday Night Fever” for the zillionth time. But I dig this groovy variation!
Recipe Ingredients
- - 1 pound ground beef (or vegan meat substitute)
- - 1 small onion (diced)
- - 1 large green pepper (diced) or 2-3 Jersey Long Hots, if you can find them
- - 2 cups kale (chopped)
- - 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- - 2-3 tablespoons butter (v)
- - 2-3 tablespoons flour
- - 1 1/2 - 2 cups veggie broth
- - Salt & pepper to taste
- - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (v)
- - 12 oz jar of gravy (v) — use any flavor you like. You can also use a gravy packet or make your own.
- - 1 pound bag of frozen, crinkle cut French fries (I use extra crispy fries, but use any kind you like. You can also use seasoned fries for this recipe.)
Recipe Instructions
- Bake the French fries according to the package directions.
- Sauté beef and onion over medium heat for 3-5 minutes.
- Add peppers, kale and spices and sauté for another 3-5 minutes.
- Add 2-3 tablespoons of butter, and once that’s melted, add the flour and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add broth until the mixture thickens. It’s not supposed to be soupy, but the “gravy” should hold everything together.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
- Add your mixture to a lightly buttered 8x8 baking dish. Make sure it’s a deep dish!
- Add cooked French fries and cheese.
- Bake for 10 minutes in a 400 degree oven, or until the cheese melts.
- Drizzle on warm gravy and disco the night away!