It may not have the best-sounding name, but Texas Roadhouse Roadkill is sure to blow your taste buds away.
If you’re not familiar with this best-seller, you are in for a treat!
A combination of tender juicy burgers, onions, mushrooms, and ooey-gooey cheese, this casserole is the ultimate comfort food.
One bite of this dish will turn that frown around.
It’s also a breeze to make! All you’ll need are a bunch of pantry staples and a few minutes.
If you’re in dire need of a pick-me-up, this copycat recipe has you covered. Texas Roadhouse Roadkill is to die for!
Texas Roadhouse Roadkill
Texas Roadhouse has a wide variety of meat dishes to choose from. One of my favorites is the Roadkill. Sure, it doesn’t seem appetizing, but wait until you try it.
The combination is pretty simple. It’s burger patties, onions, mushrooms, and cheese.
But man, it just hits all the right notes. It’s tender and juicy, earthy, rich, and cheesy. It’s everything you can ever ask for in comfort food!
With this easy-peasy copycat recipe, there’s no need to head to Texas Roadhouse the next time a craving strikes.
With basic ingredients and a few simple steps, you can enjoy the goodness of Texas Roadhouse Roadkill in the comfort of your home.
Ingredients
- Ground Beef. Be sure it’s not too fatty! The best burger patties have the perfect combo of lean and fatty. Use ground chuck steak with an 80:20 or 85:15 meat to fat ratio.
- Egg. To bind the patties.
- Lawry’s Seasoning. For spice. If you don’t have it on hand, season the beef with sugar, paprika, turmeric, garlic powder, and your choice of spices.
- Salt And Pepper. To taste.
- Mushrooms. For a chewy, earthy contrast to the savory beef.
- Onion. For texture, flavor, and aroma.
- Cheese. Burger patties just taste a thousand times better with cheese.
Tips for the Best Dish
- Preheat the pan to high heat before cooking the patties, or else, they’ll stick to the pan.
- Do not overwork the patties. Do not mix them too much, do not flatten them with a spatula, and do not flip them more than once. Doing so will yield dry burgers.
- Give the patties 5 minutes of resting period post-baking. Let the meat reabsorb the juices it’s released in the oven.
- The best mushrooms for this dish? I say cremini, white button, shiitake, portobello, or wild mushrooms.
- Whichever mushrooms you choose, be sure they’re fresh and that you clean them well. All you’ll need is to rub them with a damp paper towel to get rid of dirt. Do not soak the mushrooms in water. They’ll absorb it, stopping them from browning.
- Store leftovers in an air-tight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- You can also freeze leftovers in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw them in the fridge overnight and reheat them in the microwave until warmed through.
Variations for the Patties
This copycat recipe for Texas Roadhouse Roadkill is pretty on point, but there are tons of tweaks you can try for more flavor. Here are some suggestions:
- Burger patties are usually made with ground beef, but you can also use ground pork, turkey, lamb, or chicken.
- Sprinkle the patties with crushed pepper flakes, cayenne, or paprika for a nice kick.
- Add more cheese, because there’s no such thing as too much cheese! The recipe calls for 1-2 slices of mozzarella or Swiss cheese per patty, but feel to top it with more. Cheddar, Monterey Jack, blue cheese, gouda – take your pick!
- More vegetables. For flavor, crunch, and a healthier dish, add shredded zucchini and/or carrots to the patties. Trust me, it’s so good, the kids won’t mind.
- Bacon. Let’s be honest, everything tastes better with bacon. Whether it’s strips or crumbled, you can’t go wrong. Fry the bacon until golden crisp for the best texture contrast.
What To Serve With This Dish
As show-stopping as it is, this burger casserole shines even more when paired with a side dish.
Transform this delectable dish into a complete meal by serving it with these sides!
- Texas Roadhouse Roadkill is a bit lacking in carbs. The solution? Potatoes! Mashed potatoes, baked, fried, scalloped – any spud-based dish pairs wonderfully with burgers.
- Want more starchy sides? Serve the casserole with white or brown rice. Seems simple, but I bet you’ll ask for seconds.
- For a classic hamburger, serve the patties in buns.
- Here’s a classic combo: hamburger and pasta. Now, this is something the kids will definitely be on board with! Whether it’s spaghetti, carbonara, or mac and cheese, they won’t say no.
- For a lighter option, go for roasted veggies. Brussels sprouts, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower – take your pick! The simplicity of the side dish perfectly contrasts the richness of the casserole.
- Coleslaw goes well with burgers as well. The contrast between hot and cold is absolutely amazing!
- I’ve got another classic for ya: onion rings! Mildly sweet and ultra-crunchy, this side offers a fantastic contrast to the cheesy and tender casserole.
More Texas Roadhouse Recipes You’ll Enjoy
Texas Roadhouse Rolls
Texas Roadhouse Prime Rib
Texas Roadhouse Chili
Texas Roadhouse Roadkill
4-6
servings15
minutes20
minutesIngredients
2 pounds ground beef
1 egg, beaten
A dash of Lawry’s seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
1 pack of sliced mushrooms
1 medium onion, sliced
1 pack of Mozzarella or Swiss cheese slices
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large bowl, gently combine the ground beef, egg, Lawry’s seasoning, salt, and pepper. Be careful not to over-work the beef. Shape it into hamburger patties. Press your thumb into the center of each patty to form a depression. Chill for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the mushrooms and onions over medium heat until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove them from the heat.
- Cook the burger patties in a pan over heat on each side until browned, about 2 minutes. (They don’t need to be cooked through since they will cook further in the oven.)
- Transfer the patties into a 9×13-inch baking dish and top with the sauteed mushrooms and onions.
- Top each patty with 1-2 slices of cheese. Bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Enjoy!
