Bacon Cheeseburger Toast can serve as an appetizer, snack, lunch, or casual game-day bite. It is perfect finger food for parties and get togethers because you get all the flavors of a bacon cheeseburger—seasoned hamburger meat, melted cheese, crispy bacon, and buttery toast—in an easy-to-grab little slice.
This Bacon Cheeseburger Toast is a slightly more elevated version of my Cheeseburger Toast. I upped the amount of servings I made, and I also added bacon. My choice between the two is definitely the one with bacon. Bacon adds that salty, smoky crunch that makes every bite taste a little more like a diner-style cheeseburger, but without needing buns, a grill, or a lot of cleanup.
One reason I like this recipe so much is that it is easy to scale. Make a small tray for a family snack, or make several trays if you are feeding a crowd. You can cut the toast into halves, strips, or smaller squares depending on how you want to serve it. Smaller pieces work great for appetizer trays, while larger pieces make a fun open-faced sandwich.
Fun facts about Bacon Cheeseburger Toast
Cheeseburgers have been around for decades, and the idea of adding bacon was one of those simple upgrades that just made sense. Bacon brings salt, smoke, and crunch, while cheese adds creaminess and helps hold the topping together on the toast. Using toast instead of a bun gives this recipe a fun twist because every piece has crispy edges and a sturdy base for the hearty topping.
What can I mix with my hamburger meat?
This question pretty much led me to adding the bacon to my Cheeseburger Toast. Outside of adding bacon, onion, and cheese, I think some other good add-ins would be jalapeno peppers, bell peppers, capers, mushrooms, or even a spoonful of diced tomatoes. You could also stir in a little pickle relish, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, or your favorite burger seasoning to give the meat more flavor.
If you like a little heat, try pepper jack cheese or chopped pickled jalapenos. If you like a classic cheeseburger flavor, cheddar, American, Colby Jack, or Monterey Jack are all good choices. For extra crunch, sprinkle a few diced pickles on top after baking instead of mixing them into the meat.
Tips and tricks for the best Bacon Cheeseburger Toast
- Drain the hamburger meat well. Too much grease can make the toast soggy, so drain the cooked meat before adding it to the bread.
- Toast or bake until the edges are crisp. A crisp base holds up better under the meat, cheese, and bacon.
- Use cooked bacon. Bacon should be fully cooked before it goes on the toast so it stays crisp and the recipe finishes evenly.
- Do not overload the bread. A generous layer is great, but too much topping can slide off when people pick it up.
- Serve soon after baking. This recipe tastes best while the cheese is melted and the toast is still warm.
What is the best way to cook bacon for the Bacon Cheeseburger Toast?
The oven is the best way for me. Some people cook it at 400° for 18-20 minutes. I cook it at 450° for 10-12 minutes. Use either parchment paper or foil underneath the bacon on a baking sheet.
How long do you fry bacon for?
This method is for dry frying. That means you lay the bacon in a frying pan without any oil. It will depend on the thickness of the bacon and at what temp as far a time goes and how crispy you would like it. You should shoot for 4-5 minutes on each side. Place cooked bacon on a paper towel to drain the grease/fat.
Serving suggestions
Serve Bacon Cheeseburger Toast hot from the oven with small bowls of ketchup, mustard, burger sauce, ranch dressing, or barbecue sauce for dipping. For a party platter, add pickle slices, cherry tomatoes, and extra crumbled bacon around the toast so guests can build each bite their way.
If you want to turn it into a meal, serve it with fries, onion rings, potato chips, coleslaw, a simple green salad, or fresh fruit. It also works well on a snack board with other appetizers, especially if you cut each piece into smaller portions.
Storage and reheating tips
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. For best quality, keep the toast and toppings separate if you are making the recipe ahead of time. Cooked leftovers should be refrigerated within 2 hours, or within 1 hour if they have been sitting out in very hot weather. Reheat in the oven or air fryer when possible so the toast has a chance to crisp back up. The microwave will work in a pinch, but the bread may soften.
If freezing, freeze the cooked meat mixture by itself rather than freezing assembled toast. Thaw the meat in the refrigerator, then spoon it onto fresh toast, add cheese and bacon, and bake until hot and melty. Ground beef should be cooked to 160°F for food safety, so a food thermometer is helpful if you are cooking the meat from raw.
Make-ahead idea
You can cook the bacon and hamburger mixture earlier in the day, then store them in the refrigerator until you are ready to assemble. When party time gets close, layer everything on the toast and bake. This keeps the bread from getting soggy and gives you warm, cheesy toast without spending the whole time in the kitchen.
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Bacon Cheeseburger Toast
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 1 Lb Ground Beef
- 8 Slices Bacon
- 2 Cups Shredded Cheese More if you like
- 12 Slices French Bread
- 3 Slices Onion, White
- Seasoning to taste
Instructions
- Cook Bacon, let cool while the ground beef is browning.
- In skillet, brown the ground beef. Add desired seasoning. I added salt, pepper and onion powder. Drain when cooked through.
- Slice bread and place on a foil lined baking sheet. Slice Onions.
- While browning the beef, about 1/2 through, preheat the oven to 400°
- In a bowl, combine the browned meat, shredded cheese. Crumble the bacon and add. Mix.
- Add a couple of rings of the sliced onion on top of each slice of bread.
- Add 2-4 tbsp of the meat/cheese/bacon mixture on top of each slice of bread. **It might get messy here.
- Bake @ 400° for 7-9 minutes, or until the bread is toasted the way you like it.Remove from oven and let cool. If you are a cheese lover, add some more on top while it's cooling just a bit.
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That looks amazing. I’m gonna try it!
I’ve tried oven-baking bacon, and while I like the end result much better, I find it insanely hard to get the cook just right – they’re either still a little squishy or a little too burnt, even when they look right at first. I think my oven might be a little wonky.
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I hope you get a chance to try these and to figure out that oven :).
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