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Creamy Cheeseburger Dessert: A Unique Twist on Traditional Sweets
Indulge in this unconventional culinary adventure from the pages of The Culinary Bro-Down cookbook, and transform basic fast food into a tantalizing brunch, dinner, or midnight feast treat. Let's give some love to the classic cheeseburger with these twists: "crustless cheeseburger quiche," "beef-and-cheese bread pudding," or simply call it "cheeseburger casserole."
The best part? This recipe is ridiculously simple, even for the most inebriated culinary aficionados, taking only 40 minutes from start to finish!
Serves: 4-8 heavenly gluttons, depending on hunger levelsDifficulty: Like falling off a logPrep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 30 minutes
The Grotto's Magnificent Mashup Ingredients (7)
- 1 microwavable pack of fast food cheeseburgers (preferably White Castle Sliders or McDonald's cheeseburgers, whatever floats your boat)
- 1 bag (12 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese, or approximately the same amount of your preferred cheese
- 1 cup milk, cream, or even milkshake mix, whatever tickles your fancy
- 8 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- Ketchup, for anointing
Instructions
1.brace yourself 1. Brace yourself, because this recipe is nothing short of a gastronomic masterpiece.2.believe it 2. Yeah, seriously, get ready, you're about to create a dish that'll leave everyone questioning your brilliance in the kitchen.3.heat up the oven 3. Preheat that sucker to 400°F (200°C), grab a deep casserole dish, and let's get this party started.4.nuke those bites 4. Nuke those cheeseburgers according to the microwave instructions. Cut them into approximately 1-inch squares and toss them into the casserole dish.5.whisk it 5. Whisk together the rest of the ingredients (except the ketchup). Carefully pour this mixture over the cheeseburger squares, combining the mixture and cheeseburgers by hand without being too rough.6.bake it 6. Pop it in the oven for 30 minutes, or until it's gloriously golden brown and none of that sweet, cheesy, juicy goodness is left.7.slide, baby, slide 7. Ease a butter knife along the edges of the casserole dish, giving the cheeseburger concoction a little nudge to come loose. Carefully invert the whole thing, and you might just be looking at a beautiful casserole loaf.8.drizzle, garnish, and enjoy 8. Drizzle ketchup on your slice and garnish it with something fresh, like lettuce or pickles, if you're feeling fancy. Then, settle in and savor each mouthwatering bite, because you deserve it!
Recipe adapted from the book THE CULINARY BRO-DOWN COOKBOOK by Josh Scherer. Copyright © 2017 by Josh Scherer. Photograph by Andrea D'Agosto. Reprinted with permission of Grand Central Life & Style. All rights reserved.
For those seeking slightly fancier variations of beef-and-cheese dishes, check out the Bacon Cheddar Meatloaf and Cheeseburger Pie recipes in the cookbook!
Now, gather up your favorite cheeseburgers, let your inner chef unleash, and get ready for a life-changing culinary experience!
- The unappetizing appearance of the classic cheeseburger transforms into a drool-worthy casserole, titled "cheeseburger casserole," in this recipe from The Culinary Bro-Down cookbook.
- This culinary masterpiece, requiring only 40 minutes from start to finish, utilizes simple ingredients like shredded sharp cheddar cheese, milk, eggs, salt, pepper, and ketchup.
- With the combination of the cheeseburger squares and the creamy mixture, this casserole bakes to a gloriously golden brown, leaving absolutely none of the sweet, cheesy, juicy goodness behind.
