Description
Cheeseburger Pie is a savory, comforting dish combining crispy bacon, seasoned ground beef, cheddar cheese, and a fluffy batter baked to golden perfection. Topped with classic burger fixings like lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles, this recipe offers a delightful twist on a traditional cheeseburger in pie form, perfect for a hearty main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Cheese
- 6 slices bacon chopped
- 1 pound ground beef (90% lean)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Vegetables and Seasonings
- 1/2 cup onion finely diced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Batter
- 1/2 cup baking mix such as Bisquick
- 1 cup milk
- 2 eggs
Other
- cooking spray
- assorted toppings such as shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and pickles
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9 inch deep dish pie pan or regular 10 inch pie pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook Bacon: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the chopped bacon. Cook until crisp, about 4-5 minutes. Remove the bacon and drain on a paper towel.
- Drain Grease: Drain all but 1 teaspoon of bacon grease from the pan to retain flavor without excess fat.
- Cook Beef and Onion: Add the ground beef and diced onion to the skillet. Cook for 6-7 minutes, breaking up the beef with a spatula until fully browned and onions are softened.
- Season Mixture: Stir in salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook for an additional 1 minute to blend flavors thoroughly.
- Add Bacon: Return 2/3 of the cooked bacon to the pan with the meat mixture, setting aside the remaining bacon for garnish.
- Assemble Pie: Transfer the meat and bacon mixture into the prepared pie pan. Evenly sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
- Prepare Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the baking mix, milk, and eggs until smooth.
- Pour Batter: Pour the batter evenly over the meat and cheese in the pie pan.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the pie is golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Add Toppings and Serve: Remove from oven. Top with the remaining bacon and assorted toppings such as shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and pickles. Cut into wedges and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use 90% lean ground beef to keep the pie flavorful without excessive grease. If using higher-fat beef, drain excess grease carefully.
- A deep dish 9-inch or regular 10-inch pie pan is necessary to accommodate the batter and filling fully; smaller pans may overflow.
- Freshly grated cheddar cheese offers better melting and flavor than pre-shredded options.
- You can customize toppings to your liking—try adding pickles, mustard, or ketchup for a full cheeseburger experience.
- Allow the pie to cool slightly before slicing for cleaner wedges.
