Description

This Cheeseburger Garlic Bread combines the irresistible flavors of a classic cheeseburger with crispy, buttery garlic Texas toast. Ground beef seasoned with mustard, garlic, and special seasonings is spooned into wells in toasted garlic bread slices, topped with sharp cheddar cheese, and baked to bubbly perfection. Finished with a tangy burger sauce and fresh dill pickles and cherry tomatoes, this easy-to-make appetizer or snack delivers all the satisfaction of a cheeseburger in convenient finger food form.

Ingredients

Scale

Garlic Bread

1 box (11.25 ounces) Frozen Garlic Texas Toast (8-count)

Cheeseburger Mixture

1 pound ground beef
¼ cup yellow onion, finely diced
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
2 tablespoons hamburger seasoning
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup (113 g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Burger Sauce

½ cup (115 g) sour cream
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons yellow mustard
½ teaspoon paprika

Toppings

Dill pickles, finely diced
Cherry tomatoes, finely diced

Instructions

Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Bake Texas toast slices: Arrange the frozen Garlic Texas Toast slices in a single layer on the lined baking sheet. Bake for 8 minutes to partially cook and crisp the bread.
Cook ground beef and onion: While the bread is baking, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and finely diced yellow onion, breaking the meat apart as it cooks. Cook until the beef is browned and no longer pink, then drain excess grease.
Season beef mixture: Stir in the yellow mustard, hamburger seasoning, and garlic powder into the cooked beef and onion. Continue to cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld and the mixture is heated through. Remove from heat.
Create wells in bread: Remove the partially baked Texas toast from the oven. Using the back of a spoon or a small measuring cup, gently press down the center of each slice to create a shallow well for the beef mixture.
Fill bread with beef mixture: Spoon the prepared cheeseburger beef mixture evenly into the wells of each garlic toast slice.
Add cheese topping: Evenly sprinkle shredded sharp cheddar cheese over the beef-filled toast slices.
Bake until cheese melts: Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted fully and is bubbling.
Prepare burger sauce: While the bread bakes, whisk together sour cream, ketchup, red wine vinegar, yellow mustard, and paprika in a medium bowl until smooth. Set aside.
Drizzle sauce and add toppings: Once the garlic bread is done baking, remove it from the oven and drizzle each slice generously with the prepared burger sauce. Top with finely diced dill pickles and cherry tomatoes for a fresh finishing touch.
Serve: Serve the cheeseburger garlic bread immediately while warm and enjoy.

Notes

Frozen garlic Texas toast is used to provide a crispy and flavorful base, but you can substitute with fresh garlic bread if preferred.
Drain excess grease from the beef mixture to avoid soggy bread.
The wells pressed into the bread help hold the beef mixture and cheese securely and make for easier serving.
For spicier flavor, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the beef mixture or sauce.
Serve with a side salad or fries for a complete meal.
This recipe is great for parties and game day snacks as it’s easy to prepare and share.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: cheeseburger garlic bread, cheeseburger appetizer, garlic Texas toast, easy party snacks, baked cheeseburger bread