This savory, crowd-pleasing baked treat is inspired by a classic cheeseburger. It combines seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, crispy bacon, and tangy pickles, all wrapped in soft French bread dough for a fun, shareable meal.<\/p>\n
Cheeseburger-Stuffed Bread<\/p>\n
Ingredients
\nFor the Filling:<\/p>\n
Ground beef \u2013 1 lb
\nOnion, finely diced \u2013 \u00bd cup
\nSalt \u2013 \u00bc tsp
\nPepper \u2013 \u00bc tsp
\nCooked bacon, crumbled \u2013 6 slices
\nDill pickle spears, chopped \u2013 2
\nAmerican cheese slices \u2013 8
\nFor the Dough:<\/p>\n
Refrigerated French bread dough \u2013 1 tube (11 oz)
\nKetchup \u2013 \u2153 cup
\nMustard \u2013 3 tbsp
\nLarge egg, beaten \u2013 1
\nSesame seeds \u2013 1 tbsp
\nFor Serving:<\/p>\n
Thousand Island dressing
\nInstructions<\/p>\n
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
\nHeat oven to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or lightly grease it.<\/p>\n
Step 2: Cook the Beef
\nIn a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with diced onion until fully browned. Season with salt and pepper, then drain any excess fat.<\/p>\n
Step 3: Prepare the Dough
\nOn a lightly floured surface, roll the French bread dough into a rectangle about 12\u00d718 inches.<\/p>\n
Step 4: Spread Condiments
\nEvenly spread ketchup and mustard over the dough, leaving a \u00bd-inch border around the edges.<\/p>\n
Step 5: Add Fillings
\nLayer the cooked beef over the condiments, then sprinkle crumbled bacon and chopped pickles on top.<\/p>\n
Step 6: Add Cheese
\nPlace the American cheese slices evenly over the filling.<\/p>\n
Step 7: Roll and Seal
\nRoll the dough from one long edge to the other, tucking and sealing the edges. Place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.<\/p>\n
Step 8: Egg Wash and Bake
\nBrush the top with beaten egg and sprinkle sesame seeds. Bake 20\u201325 minutes until the bread is golden brown.<\/p>\n
Step 9: Serve
\nAllow to rest for 5 minutes. Slice and serve with Thousand Island dressing for dipping.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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