This casserole is exactly what it sounds like: a cheeseburger sitting on garlic bread. A layer of buttery garlic bread goes in the dish, then seasoned ground beef, a little burger sauce, and plenty of melted cheddar. It comes out bubbling and golden, and it feeds a family for very little money.
Why You’ll Love It
- Kid-approved. Everything they like in one pan.
- Simple ingredients you can find anywhere.
- Ready in 40 minutes.
What You Need
- 1 loaf frozen garlic bread (or 1 French loaf with 4 tbsp garlic butter)
- 1 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup dill pickle slices (for serving)
How to Make Cheeseburger Garlic Bread Casserole
- Heat the oven to 375°F. Cut the garlic bread into thick slices and fit them into a greased 9×13 dish. Bake for 8 minutes.
- Brown the beef with the onion in a skillet, then drain the fat.
- Stir in the garlic powder, salt, pepper, ketchup, mustard and Worcestershire.
- Spoon the beef over the garlic bread.
- Cover with the cheddar.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Top with pickles.
Tips
- Toasting the bread first keeps the bottom from going soggy.
- Drain the beef well.
- Add chopped lettuce and tomato on top after baking for a full burger feel.
Serving and Storing
Serve hot with pickles and a green salad. Leftovers keep 3 days in the fridge. Reheat in a 350°F oven to keep the bread crisp.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use Texas toast?
Yes. Lay the slices in one layer and toast them first.
Can I add bacon?
Yes. Sprinkle cooked crumbled bacon over the beef before the cheese.
Can I make it ahead?
Cook the beef ahead. Put the casserole together just before baking so the bread stays crisp.
Cheeseburger Garlic Bread Casserole
Seasoned ground beef, cheddar and a creamy burger sauce baked over buttery garlic bread. A cheeseburger and garlic bread in one pan.
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Ingredients
- 1 loaf frozen garlic bread or 1 French loaf with 4 tbsp garlic butter
- 1 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup dill pickle slices for serving
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°F. Cut the garlic bread into thick slices and fit them into a greased 9x13 dish. Bake for 8 minutes.
- Brown the beef with the onion in a skillet, then drain the fat.
- Stir in the garlic powder, salt, pepper, ketchup, mustard and Worcestershire.
- Spoon the beef over the garlic bread.
- Cover with the cheddar.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Top with pickles.
