Jan's Loaded Pizza Fries

Ingredients

• 2 bags of frozen French fries
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 jar of pizza sauce
• 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon of dried basil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Spread French fries on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
3. Meanwhile, cook ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until fully cooked and no pink remains. Drain off any excess fat.
4. Add pizza sauce, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper to the cooked ground beef. Stir to combine and cook for another 5 minutes.
5. Remove French fries from oven and spread cooked ground beef mixture over them. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
6. Return to oven and bake for 10 more minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Serve warm.

Interesting Facts

• Pizza Fries first appeared in the 1950s as a dish on American diner menus.
• Pizza Fries are similar to a dish called "french fried pizza," which was invented in Italy in the 1800s.
• Pizza Fries are a great way to use up leftovers, as you can easily customize the topping to your tastes.