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Bacon Cheeseburger Stuffed French Bread

This dish has all the flavors of a cheeseburger, but served sandwich-style. Slice in thin pieces for an appetizer or thicker wedges for a complete meal.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 1834 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. lean quality ground beef
  • ¼ cup finely chopped onion
  • 3 strips lean quality crisp-cooked bacon finely chopped
  • 1 10¾ ounce can tomato soup, undiluted
  • 1 Tbl. barbecue sauce
  • ½ tsp. Worcestershire sauce 
  • ½ tsp. garlic salt
  • ¼ tsp. seasoned salt
  • ¼ tsp. coarse ground black pepper
  • 1/16 tsp. onion powder
  • ¼ tsp. spicy brown mustard
  • 1 1 lb. loaf French bread
  • 2 Tbl. soft butter
  • 6-8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese thickly sliced, (*can sub American cheese, pepperjack for a spicy flavor, or any cheese to compliment chosen toppings such as provolone or mozzarella)
  • Additional Toppings:
  • shredded lettuce
  • thinly sliced tomatoes
  • more bacon if desired
  • pickled jalapeno slices
  • pickle relish dill or sweet
  • dill or sweet bread 'n butter pickle slices
  • thinly sliced or finely chopped red onion
  • Sautéed mushrooms
  • grilled onions
  • fresh or sautéed bell pepper slices
  • mustard ketchup, relish and/or mayo

Instructions

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  1. Cook ground beef and onion, drain grease. Stir in chopped bacon and sauté one more minute or so.
  2. Add soup, sauces and spices, simmer 5-10 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, slice top third off of bread, hollow out bottom half of loaf, leaving a ¾-inch shell
  4. Spread top slice of bread (cut side), with butter.
  5. Place hollowed out bread on cookie sheet and broil until lightly browned.
  6. Take out of oven and fill with warm meat mixture, top with cheese slices.
  7. Place buttered top next to it, put back in oven at 350º; bake till heated through and top is toasted a little, about 15 minutes is all. *Watch buttered top and cheese, and remove if getting too browned. (All ovens are different and yours may run hotter than mine.)
  8. Top melted cheese with toppings of choice.
  9. Put the top on, slice into wide slices for sandwiches, about 3-4" wide. Or smaller for appetizer/party-sized slices.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 1834kcal (92%) Carbohydrates 84g (28%) Protein 103g (206%) Fat 121g (186%) Saturated Fat 60g (300%) Polyunsaturated Fat 45g Trans Fat 4g Cholesterol 362mg (121%) Sodium 3268mg (136%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 18g (36%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4-6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1834

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 1834kcal 92%
Carbohydrates 84g 28%
Protein 103g 206%
Fat 121g 186%
Saturated Fat 60g 300%
Polyunsaturated Fat 45g 265%
Trans Fat 4g 200%
Cholesterol 362mg 121%
Sodium 3268mg 136%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 18g 36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.