Description
Classic American Cheeseburger Pie is a savory, comforting dish featuring a flavorful ground beef and onion base layered with cheddar cheese, then topped with a rich custard and finished with melted American cheese. This easy-to-make pie combines all the delicious elements of a cheeseburger in a convenient pie form, perfect for a family dinner or casual gathering.
Ingredients
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Beef Mixture
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- Garlic powder, to taste (optional)
Cheese Layer
- 2 cups grated Cheddar cheese
Custard Mixture
- ½ cup Bisquick mix (or all-purpose flour for a firmer texture)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 large eggs
Topping
- 4 slices of American cheese
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch pie plate to ensure the pie doesn’t stick during baking.
- Cook Beef and Onions: In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the chopped onion until translucent. Add the ground beef, season with salt, black pepper, and optional garlic powder, cooking until the beef is fully browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat, then spread this mixture evenly in the prepared pie plate.
- Add Cheddar Cheese: Sprinkle the grated Cheddar cheese evenly over the cooked beef and onion layer in the pie plate, creating a flavorful cheese base.
- Mix and Pour Custard: In a bowl, whisk together the Bisquick mix (or flour), whole milk, and eggs until smooth. Pour this custard mixture gently over the beef and cheese layers, making sure it is evenly distributed.
- Bake Until Set: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for about 25 minutes, or until the custard is golden brown and set in the center.
- Add American Cheese and Melt: Remove the pie from the oven and top with the slices of American cheese. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cheeseburger pie cool for 5 to 10 minutes to firm up, then slice into 4 servings and serve warm.
Notes
- For a firmer custard texture, substitute Bisquick mix with all-purpose flour.
- Season the beef mixture to your taste; adding garlic powder or Worcestershire sauce can enhance the flavor.
- Feel free to add chopped pickles or ketchup on top when serving for a more authentic cheeseburger experience.
- This pie can be prepared a day ahead and reheated in the oven for convenient meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
