A grilled cheese casserole transforms the classic sandwich into a shareable, gooey, comfort-food dish that combines the flavors of melted cheese and toasted bread in a baked format.
Below is a simple, tasty recipe for a grilled cheese casserole that serves about 6–8, perfect for a family meal or gathering.
This recipe draws on the essence of a grilled cheese sandwich with a casserole twist, incorporating cheesy layers and a crispy top.
Ingredients:
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- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 12 slices bread
- 1/2 cup margarine
- 4 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
Directions:
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- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Cook ground beef and diced onions in a large frying pan over medium-high heat with a dab of butter or margarine.
- While the beef is cooking, dump the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar and onion powder into a small mixing bowl. Stir well.
- Once the beef is fully cooked, drain the grease from the frying pan.
- Pour the sauce over the ground beef and stir until all of the meat is coated in sauce.
- Spread one side of each of the twelve slices of bread with margarine.
- Cut each slice of bread in half.
- Place half of the bread slices, margarine side down, in the bottom of a greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle 2 cups of the shredded mozzarella on top of the bread.
- Spoon the meat mixture over the cheese and spread it out evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining 2 cups of shredded mozzarella on top of the meat.
- Place the remaining pieces of bread, margarine side up, on top of the cheese.
- Place the dish in the oven and bake until the bread is golden brown on top or for about 25-30 minutes.
If you want a specific variation (e.g., gluten-free, vegetarian, or with unique add-ins like jalapeños), or if you’d like to pair this with another rancher-inspired dish, let me know!
