So you need something fast, but you don't want it to be the usual? I've got you covered. I made this stuffed French bread countless times when my kids were in high school and they needed something for all those sport meetings we had to attend.
It is quick, easy and adaptable, unlike a lot of those coaches we had to deal with. No, I do not miss those meetings at all. Tennis season made me cringe, swim team made me suffer (all those early mornings), and cross country I could deal with. I often wondered if playing sports really translates into real life and the good news is that in my kids case, it does.
Zoe, who was in constant battle with her high school tennis coaches, (because they believed in playing favorites) became captain of her college team. Though she was always at the bottom of the roster, she had a great attitude and was a strong leader. She still plays tennis today, but not as often as she likes. She also runs and has been in 3 half marathons and run a full one, too! That was exciting!
Alex had the same awful tennis coaches; really they were. So much so that he gave up tennis his senior year and decided to run cross country. I remember feeling awful about that, but was so proud of him for not being afraid to switch sports as a senior. He now is hopefully going to run a half marathon in Shanghai in May. They both are also excellent skiers; which I hope is my golden ticket for getting them to move back one day. I have faith!
But back to this burger bread. It is highly adaptable and almost any ground meat mixture can be placed atop the French bread. The juices from the meat sink into the bread and it is heavenly.
You can do a more traditional burger with the ketchup, mustard, onions and pickles. Or you can do some Italian seasonings with some tomato sauce and mozzarella.
Mexican style-that works, too! Throw in some chilies, some jalapeno cheese and some taco seasoning and it rocks! If you are taking this somewhere just wrap it up in some foil to keep it hot, but it does work even at room temp. Well, at least it works that way with teenagers!
Super Bowl is a perfect occasion to serve this. It takes truly just minutes to throw together and you can even make the meat mixture ahead and keep it in the fridge until you are ready to bake it. No need to make a mess with grilling or frying burgers, this makes life easy! Now if only those coaches were, too!
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Recipe
10 Minute Burger Bread
- Prep Time: 15 Minutes
- Cook Time: 7 - 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 Minutes
- Yield: 8 Servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Description
Stuffed French bread burgers are a great for a party and perfect for an appetizer and kids love them. Can't beat that!
Ingredients
1 long thin French baguette split lengthwise
4 T butter softened
1 ½ lbs of your favorite lean ground meat or sausage
½ c finely chopped onion
2 T Worcestershire sauce
2 T bbq sauce (see below)
Ground pepper and salt
½ t garlic powder
Bbq Sauce
½ c ketchup
4 T Worcestershire
4 T brown sugar
Yellow mustard for drizzling
Other accompaniments include cheese, pickles, onions, jalapenos, etc.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400. Spread slit baguettes with a light smear of butter. Make it garlic butter if you want!
Combine meat, onion, Worcestershire, bbq sauce, salt, pepper and garlic. (If you want to check to see if this is seasoned to your liking take 1 T of mixture and put it in microwave for about 25 seconds. If you like it, then leave it, if not feel free to up the seasonings.) I use my hands to mix this really well.
Spread meat on buttered bread about ¼ inch thick. If you make the meat to thick, it won't be cooked when the bread is golden. Make sure all the bread is covered and it is pressed a bit into the bread.
Spread some of the bbq sauce on top. You should have some left over which you can serve on the side.
Place the bread halves on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for 7-15 minutes. This depends on how well you like your meat cooked. Watch that the bread doesn't burn, but it should get golden and crispy. If you want to add cheese, place it on when the meat is done and run it under the broiler until it melts.
Slice into serving pieces and serve with your favorite accompaniments. I drizzled with some mustard and added pepperoncinis! It is good as is, but you could put out pickles, pepperoncini, mustard, jalapenos...You get the idea!
Notes
Adapted From: James McNair's Favorites
Other Super Bowl Food:
Saigon Crunch Chex Mix
Buttery Garlic Parmesan Potato Chips
Italian Nachos
Pimento Less Cheese
World's Best Onion Dip
3 Ingredient Artichoke Dip
Thai Peanut Pork Dip
Dan Dan Sliders or Chinese Sloppy Joe
Microwave Caramel Corn
Texas Chocolate Sheet Cake
Jade Graham says
These burgers score high on my rating scale, Best Food Truck In LA
Biz says
I absolutely LOVE this idea Abbe! I agree with high school coaches, they kind of suck. Hannah was trying out for the softball team her freshman year, and the coach said that Hannah could do no other extra curricular activity EXCEPT softball. When Hannah said she wanted to be in the choir, they coach said that she didn't have the dedication for the sport and she didn't make the team. Mind you, my daughter played softball from the age of 8 on, was an all-star pitcher and home run hitter through 8th grade. Whenever Hannah saw this coach in the hallway, the coach would look the other way - so crazy!
Abbe Odenwalder says
I swear that coaches are more arrogant than politicians! Coaches make me swear a lot! Our coaches were the same way. No one is ever allowed to be well rounded!
dentistvschef says
Simply damn delicious quicky breaad!!!
Abbe Odenwalder says
You've got that right, Didi!
Choc Chip Uru @ Go Bake Yourself says
Fast and delicious, this sounds like uni perfection 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Abbe Odenwalder says
In your circles=for sure! Thanks Uru!
Sippity Sup says
I see so many possibilities for this concept (and none of them require coaches). GREG
Abbe Odenwalder says
I swear Greg. If I saw those coaches today I'd cook them on top of this bread! Not that I harbor any animosity! You are right about possibilities!
Daniela Grimburg says
Lucky your kids , you prepare them such yummy dishes.
Would you adopt me 🙂 ?
Abbe Odenwalder says
Consider it official Daniela! As long as I can live with you for awhile, too!
Carol at Wild Goose Tea says
I can not believe how clever this is. I LOVE this. I have been wanting to fix a quick dinner for my son's family that is easy on me when I get home from work and something the kids would actually eat. BINGO!
Abbe Odenwalder says
Tis true Carol. I believe it to be kid's food that grown ups enjoy also! Glad you love it!
Cathleen says
What an awesome idea! I love it!
Abbe Odenwalder says
Thanks Cathleen! It is a fun idea because one can do do much with it!
SavoringTime in the Kitchen says
What a great idea for teenagers and Superbowl parties. Too bad I didn't know about this when my girls were in sports. Great idea!
Abbe Odenwalder says
It was always a hit as it sat next to all the bought fried chicken and the cold pizzas that everyone picked up last minute!
Liz Berg says
I've never heard of such a recipe! What a fun idea! Perfect for a crowd of kids or for a football gathering. Had to laugh at how this recipe is adaptable, but those coaches weren't--great line!
Abbe Odenwalder says
It is easy to laugh now, Liz. But, it sure wasn't then! This is a good recipe for your back pocket!
Karen Harris says
I have a recipe similar to this but is more traditional with lettuce and tomato. I love your version! It looks like the flavors are really kicked up on yours. Perfect for the Super Bowl.
Abbe Odenwalder says
Thanks Karen! I love to kick it up!
shannon weber says
this is such a great idea! honestly for anytime i'm craving fast food, but certainly this will do for the super bowl. this year, for reasons i'm still a little irritated about, i'm not going to have much time pre-game to prepare food: long story having to do with an event planned by someone who evidently hates football. at any rate, this may be my solution to this, because so easy! and it looks great.
Abbe Odenwalder says
Hope you love it, Shannon! Yes, this worked well for many occasions!
yummychunklet says
Agreed! This is a fun idea for any occasion!
Abbe Odenwalder says
Thanks Yummy! Perfect for quick and last minute meals!
Kitchen Riffs says
What a fun idea! This is kinda sorta a burger pizza with a really quick (and tasty!) crust. Very clever -- thanks.
Abbe Odenwalder says
This is a good recipe to have on hand because there is a lot you can do with it.Always a winner. Thanks, John!
Angie Schneider says
You come up the most amazing recipes, Abbe. These burger bites look droolworthy!
Abbe Odenwalder says
Thanks Angie. It is actually a lot of my cookbooks that come up with them. I just twist them up a bit!