Bacon Cheeseburger Grilled Cheese Casserole

All the flavors of a juicy bacon cheeseburger… baked into a cheesy, crispy grilled cheese casserole

 Ingredients

Beef & Bacon Mixture

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
• 6 slices bacon, cooked & chopped
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp mustard
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

 Grilled Cheese Layers

• 8 slices sandwich bread
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup mayonnaise or softened butter (for spreading)

 Egg Custard

• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

 Instructions

1. Cook the Filling
   In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned.
   Add onion and garlic, cook until soft.
   Stir in bacon, salt, pepper, paprika, ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.
   Remove from heat.
2. Prepare the Bread
   Spread mayo or butter on one side of each bread slice.
3. Assemble the Casserole
   • Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F
   • Grease a baking dish
   • Place 4 slices of bread (buttered side down)
   • Add half of the beef mixture
   • Sprinkle half of the cheese
   • Add remaining bread slices (buttered side up)
4. Add Custard
   Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
   Pour evenly over the casserole.
   Top with remaining beef mixture and cheese.
5. Bake
   Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes.
   Uncover and bake 10–15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
6. Rest & Serve
   Let it rest 5 minutes, slice, and enjoy

Tips:

• Add pickles or jalapeños for extra burger vibes
• Serve with fries or a simple salad