Texas Toast “Maid Rites”

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It's an extra-comforting take on the Midwestern classic.

By
Julia Levy
Julia Levy
Julia Levy
Julia Levy is an experienced cook with a demonstrated history of working in the publishing industry. She is skilled in catering, food & beverage, event planning, and menu development. She tests and develops recipes in the DotDash Meredith Test Kitchen for Southern Living.
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Updated on September 18, 2024
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Amanda Holstein
Amanda Holstein
Tested by Amanda Holstein
Amanda Holstein has loved baking since the age of 6 and now works for the Dotdash Meredith team as a Test Kitchen Assistant. The one tool Amanda cannot live without would have to be a rubber spatula. She calls it "an absolute essential and such a versatile tool".
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Texas Toast “Maid Rites” on a blue plate with a fork
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4 (serving size: 2 toasts)
Yield:
2 slice of Texas toast
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Get ready to sink your teeth into a meaty masterpiece with this Maid Rite, a Midwestern favorite celebrated for its simple, savory flavors. Our version takes the loose meat sandwich up a notch by swapping the standard bun for a garlicky slice of Texas Toast, adding an extra layer of crispness and buttery goodness. Think of it as a sloppy joe with a flavor boost—this 30-minute comfort meal is sure to satisfy all your savory cravings.

"Mustard, worcestershire, and a dab of brown sugar balance the umami of the beef and make this quite addicting. I can see why it’s so popular!" said recipe developer Julia Levy. "And it’s easy as heck!"

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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 (serving size: 2 toasts) servings

  • 1 pound ground round (85/15)

  • 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion

  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic

  • 1/4 cup beef broth

  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar

  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce

  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard

  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 (11.25 ounce) box frozen Texas Toast garlic bread (8 slices)

  • 8 ounces pre-shredded (farmstyle) triple Cheddar blend (such as Tillamook)

  • bread and butter pickle chips, for serving

Directions

  1. Gather ingredients. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

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  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add ground beef and onion; cook, stirring often to crumble, until meat is browned in spots and no longer pink, and onion is softened, about 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

    Beef and onion in a pan with a spatula on a wooden board

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  3. While meat cooks, whisk together broth, vinegar, brown sugar, worcestershire, salt, soy sauce, yellow mustard, and pepper in a small bowl.

    Broth, vinegar, brown sugar, worcestershire, salt, soy sauce, yellow mustard, and pepper mixture in a glass bowl

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  4. Stir broth mixture into skillet and cook, stirring often, until sauce has reduced slightly, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

    Cooked beef mixture in a pan with a spatula

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  5. Arrange toasts in an even layer on a large rimmed baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until crisp and lightly browned on the bottoms, but still soft in the center, 8 to 9 minutes.

    Toasted bread on a baking sheet

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  6. Use the round side of a large spoon to press into the center of each toast to create a well, leaving about a 1/4-inch border around the edge of each bread. Spoon about a heaping 1/4 cup of meat mixture into each well. Sprinkle meat and toasts with cheese (about 1/4 cup per toast).

    Toasted bread with beef and cheese on a baking sheet

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  7. Return baking sheet to oven and bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) until cheese is just melted and toasts are crisp, about 5 minutes.

    Texas Toast “Maid Rites” on a baking sheet

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  8. Serve immediately with pickle chips.

    Texas Toast “Maid Rites” on a blue plate with a fork

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How to Store, Freeze, or Make Ahead

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • The meat mixture can be frozen for up to 3 months in freezer-safe containers. When you’re ready, thaw in the fridge and warm it up on the stove or microwave.
  • The Texas Toast should be baked right before serving. It does not save well.

Tips, Tricks, Shortcuts

Don’t worry about the bits of cheese that fall off the meat and onto the baking sheet – it makes delicious crispy cheese bits

Cook’s Note

  • Instead of the Texas Toast, you can serve this loose beef mixture on a toasted burger bun, as they do at the Maid Rite restaurant. 
  • Use a different flavor of Texas Toast – Pepperidge Farm has 5-Cheese and Monterey Jack flavors. 
  • The sandwich is typically served with pickles (either dill or bread and butter), ketchup, and mustard (like a burger!)

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

921 Calories
53g Fat
54g Carbs
54g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 921
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 53g 68%
Saturated Fat 23g 114%
Cholesterol 157mg 52%
Sodium 1528mg 66%
Total Carbohydrate 54g 20%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 54g 108%
Vitamin C 4mg 5%
Calcium 480mg 37%
Iron 7mg 39%
Potassium 767mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.