Cheeseburger Garlic Bread Casserole

Ingredients

For the Cheeseburger Filling

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp yellow mustard
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ cup beef broth
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

For the Garlic Bread Topping

• 1 loaf French bread or Italian bread
• 4 tbsp butter, melted
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• ½ tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. Prepare the beef filling.
   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Brown the beef.
   Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and diced onion. Cook until the beef is browned and the onion is tender. Drain excess grease if needed.
3. Build the cheeseburger flavor.
   Stir in the garlic, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, mustard, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1–2 minutes.
4. Make it creamy.
   Pour in the beef broth and stir in the cream cheese. Cook until the cream cheese melts into the beef mixture and everything is smooth and creamy. Remove from the heat and fold in 1 cup of cheddar cheese.
5. Assemble the casserole.
   Spread the cheeseburger mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
6. Make the garlic bread topping.
   Cut the bread into small cubes or bite-size pieces. In a bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, and Italian seasoning. Toss the bread pieces in the garlic butter until well coated.
7. Top and bake.
   Scatter the garlic bread pieces over the beef mixture. Sprinkle the mozzarella and remaining cheddar evenly over the top.
8. Bake until golden.
   Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the garlic bread is crisp and golden around the edges.
9. Rest and serve.
   Let the casserole cool for about 5 minutes before serving. Add your favorite burger toppings, such as diced pickles, sliced green onions, or a drizzle of burger sauce.

Optional Burger Sauce

Mix together:

• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp yellow mustard
• 1 tbsp finely chopped pickles

Drizzle over individual servings for an extra cheeseburger-style finish.