Cheeseburger Boats

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Cheeseburger Boats

Cheeseburger Boats are a great game day snack or fun dinner. Ground beef, french bread, onions, and cheese make this a delicious savory dish.

This bakes up so toasty and cheesy. Serve with pickles and mustard for a delicious meal.

I had originally saw a recipe similar to this one in an old Avon cookbook and decided to give it a try and make it my own. Some people call this “Burgers By The Yard” but that seems unfair to apartment dwellers.

Whatever it is called, it is delicious.

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Now for some pics and tips!

Ground beef with melted cheese on sub rolls
These Cheeseburger Boats bake up crispy and delicious on the outside and creamy and cheesy on the inside.
A close up of a piece of a cheeseburger boat
A can of evaporated milk

Evaporated Milk

You can find evaporated milk in the baking aisle. You use this in the recipe because it adds thickness and richness to the cheesy goodness.

It helps make the cheese combine really well in the beef mixture and adds great flavor without making the bread get soggy.

It does mean that this is a pretty dairy heavy dish so be aware in case that’s an issue. You probably suspected as much based off the “cheesy goodness” I was talking about.

Scooped out sub rolls

The Bread

Taking the bread from the center of the loaves of French bread leaves room for the meat mixture. You then add the bread to the meat mixture to thicken it up and help bind the meat and cheese.

This also helps it to bake up nicely.

Applying the butter and garlic mixture to the bread gives the boats something like a garlic bread base.

If you haven’t tried using garlic bread instead of regular toasted bread before, let’s just say you’re welcome.

Cheesy ground beef spread out on sub rolls
Shredded cheese on top of cheesy ground beef spread on sub rolls
A melted butter mixture in a glass bowl next to the cheesy beef covered subs

There’s a lot of wiggle room for just how pickley you want this dish to be, but if you’re like me, it’s going to be max pickles.

Yield: 10 to 12 Servings

Cheeseburger Boats

Cheeseburger Boats

Cheeseburger Boats are a great game day snack or fun dinner. Ground beef, french bread, onions and cheese make this a delicious savory dish. This bakes up toasty and cheesy. Serve with pickles and mustard for a delicious meal.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds of ground beef (use the leaner beef or drain before seasoning)
  • 1 tablespoon of mustard ( I like to use a dijon)
  • 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire
  • 1 cup of finely diced onions
  • 1 tablespoon of pickle juice (optional)
  • 4 to 6 cups of shredded cheese (use as much or as little as you like) I like to shred my own cheese, it melts better. I use jack and cheddar.
  • 1 foot long loaf of French Bread
  • 1 can of Evaporated milk (12 ounces)
  • Seasoning Salt, like Lawry's brand (season to tastes, I used 1/4 teaspoon)
  • black pepper (just a sprinkle)
  • onion powder 1/2 teaspoon
  • garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon
  • Pickle Slices and Mustard for condiments
  • Little bit of butter or oil for sautéing the onions\
  • 2 tablespoons of melted butter with some dried parsley and a tiny bit of garlic salt mixed in.

Instructions

  • Add your butter or oil to a skillet, meanwhile preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
  • Add your onions to the skillet and brown them until soft and golden.
  • Add your ground beef and cook completely making sure to break it up into a fine and even crumble. If you have a lot of fat, drain it before adding the seasonings.
  • Season with the garlic powder and onion powder, season salt, and then the Worcestershire and pickle juice. Sauté for about 5 minutes, tossing to coat.
  • Cut your French loaf to make 2, 6 inch loaves and then split those down the center. (picture in post) take one half of one loaf (the bottom piece) and dice into small cubes. Remove some of the bread from the center of the other loaves and dice that. Then press down the center to make room for meat. Press it down all along the length of the loaf. Add the three loaves to a baking sheet covered in foil.
  • Add the diced up bread to the meat along with the evaporated milk. Shake the can of milk well. Simmer for a few minutes and stir well to combine with the meat. Then add most of the shredded cheese, reserving some for the top of the loaves.
  • Turn off heat. Brush the sides and tops of the loaves with the melted butter mixture.
  • Add the meat filling to the loaves, all the way down the length of the bread.
  • Top the loaves with the rest of the cheese. I sprinkle some dried parsley for color.
  • Bake for 30 to 40 minutes. Keep an eye on them to make sure they aren't burning. Remove when cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
  • Let cool for about 10 minutes then cut into smaller portions.
  • Serve with pickles and mustard.
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    The finished cheeseburger boats with pickle chips on a baking sheet

    Want more pickle and meat and cheese goodness? My Pickle Pot Roast Sandwiches are just what you’re looking for.

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