Bacon Cheeseburger Grilled Cheese Casserole!
ransform your classic grilled cheese into a hearty, family-friendly meal with this Bacon Cheeseburger Grilled Cheese Casserole. Loaded with ground beef, bacon, onions, and cheese, this casserole is sandwiched between layers of toasted bread for a satisfying dish everyone will love.
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Ingredients
Ingredient | Quantity |
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Lean ground beef | 1 lb |
Yellow onion (diced) | 1 cup |
Real bacon bits | 1/2 cup |
Mayonnaise | 1/4 cup |
Ketchup | 1/4 cup |
Mustard | 1 tablespoon |
Salt | 1/2 teaspoon |
Pepper | 1/2 teaspoon |
Onion powder | 2 teaspoons |
Bread slices | 12 |
Margarine | 1/2 cup |
Shredded mozzarella and cheddar blend | 4 cups |
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef:
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef with a dab of margarine over medium heat, crumbling it as it cooks.
- Once the beef is fully cooked, add the diced onions to the pan and cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened.
- Combine Ingredients:
- Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the crumbled bacon, mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, salt, pepper, and onion powder until fully combined.
- Prepare the Bread:
- Spread margarine on 6 slices of bread and cut them in half. Lay the bread slices, margarine side down, in the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Assemble the Casserole:
- Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the bread slices.
- Spoon the ground beef mixture evenly over the cheese layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese over the ground beef mixture.
- Top with Bread:
- Spread margarine on the remaining 6 slices of bread and cut them in half. Lay the bread slices, margarine side up, on top of the casserole.
- Bake:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top bread layer is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Enjoy this delicious Bacon Cheeseburger Grilled Cheese Casserole for an easy, fun, and hearty dinner that will delight the whole family. You can also try this recipe with ground turkey or ground chicken for a lighter version! 🧀🍔✨
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