Garbage Bread Extravaganza
A hearty, flavorful meal featuring crispy French bread topped with seasoned ground beef, gooey cheese, and crispy bacon.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Skillet
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
Meat and Toppings
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 cup Diced Onion
- 2 slices Bacon
- Pickles (sliced) amount as preferred
- 1.5 cups Shredded Cheese cheddar or your favorite melting cheese
- 1 loaf French Bread
- 2 tablespoons Butter for spreading
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove it and drain on paper towels, then crumble into pieces.
- In the same skillet, cook the diced onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the ground beef to the onions and cook, breaking it up with a spoon until browned and fully cooked through. Drain excess grease.
- Slice the French bread lengthwise and spread butter evenly on both halves. Place on a baking sheet, butter side up.
- Layer the cooked beef and onion mixture evenly on the bread. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon.
- Top generously with shredded cheese and arrange pickle slices on top.
- Bake in preheated oven for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the bread edges are crispy.
- Remove from oven, slice into pieces, and serve warm for best flavor and texture.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, place bread slices on a baking sheet and warm in a 350°F oven for about 10 minutes or until heated through and cheese melts again.