Step 1

Preheat your oven to 450

Step 2

Brown your beef in a skillet on the stove with your salt, pepper and garlic salt, drain

Step 3

Spray your 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray

Step 4

Mix your browned, seasoned beef with your soups, and all of your bacon except the crumbles of 2 pieces

Step 5

Spread mixture evenly into your baking dish

Step 6

Layer your onions on top, if desired

Step 7

Sprinkle your cheese on top of everything

Step 8

Top with your reserved bacon crumbles

Step 9

Spread your French fries evenly over the top of the casserole

Step 10

Cook uncovered for 20-30 minutes, rotating your dish halfway through cooking time if your oven does not cook evenly

Step 11

If you would like to crisp up the French fries, you can broil for 1-3 minutes until your French fries reach your desired level of golden crispness