Description
Get ready for a flavor explosion with these Bacon Cheeseburger Stuffed Garlic Bread Bombs! This delectable dish combines the irresistible flavors of a juicy bacon cheeseburger with the comforting, garlicky goodness of homemade stuffed bread.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf of French bread
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup dill pickle slices, chopped
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup mustard
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to get it nice and hot, ready to bake your delicious creation.
2. Prepare the Beef Mixture: In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat, seasoning it with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until it’s perfectly browned. Drain any excess fat.
3. Stuff the Bread: Slice the French bread in half lengthwise, then hollow out the inner sections, leaving a bit of bread around the edges. Combine the cooked beef, cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, pickles, ketchup, and mustard in a bowl, then stuff this irresistible mixture into the bread cavity.
4. Brush and Bake: In a small bowl, mix the melted butter and minced garlic. Brush this garlicky butter mixture all over the stuffed bread. Place the bread on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until it’s golden brown and crispy.
5. Slice and Serve: Allow the Bacon Cheeseburger Stuffed Garlic Bread Bombs to cool slightly, then slice into individual portions. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve warm, ready to indulge in this comforting, flavor-packed dish.
Notes
Choose the Right Bread: A French or Italian loaf works best, as it has a sturdy texture that can hold the hearty filling without falling apart.
Customize the Filling: Feel free to experiment with different cheese varieties, such as pepper jack or Swiss, for a twist on the classic cheddar. You can also add in extras like diced onions or a drizzle of barbecue sauce for added flavor.
Bake to Perfection: Keep a close eye on the bread bombs during baking to ensure they don’t overbrown. The goal is a crispy, golden-brown exterior with a warm, gooey center.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 27
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 17
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 34
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 21
- Cholesterol: 75