Description
This savory Cheeseburger Pie combines ground beef, onions, cheddar cheese, and a fluffy Bisquick batter baked to golden perfection. It’s an easy, comforting dish perfect for family dinners, served with optional ketchup, mustard, and pickles for that classic cheeseburger flavor in a convenient pie form.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Mixture
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Cheese Layer
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Batter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup Bisquick or all-purpose baking mix
- 2 large eggs
Optional Toppings and Garnish
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- Pickle slices
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9-inch pie dish thoroughly to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the pie.
- Cook the meat and onions: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and the chopped onion until the meat is fully browned and the onion becomes soft and translucent. Drain any excess grease to avoid a soggy pie base.
- Season the meat mixture: Stir in the garlic powder, salt, and pepper thoroughly to evenly distribute the seasoning. Then spread this mixture evenly into the prepared pie dish to form the base layer.
- Add the cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese uniformly over the ground beef layer, ensuring every slice will have cheesy goodness.
- Prepare the batter: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, Bisquick (or baking mix), and eggs until the batter is smooth and lump-free to create a fluffy, tender topping.
- Assemble and bake: Pour the batter evenly over the cheese and meat in the pie dish. Place the dish in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and garnish: Allow the pie to cool for a few minutes to set. Optionally, drizzle with ketchup and mustard, and garnish with pickle slices before slicing and serving for that classic cheeseburger experience.
Notes
- Using ground turkey is a leaner alternative to ground beef and works well in this recipe.
- If you prefer a spicier flavor, add a pinch of paprika or cayenne pepper to the meat mixture.
- Bisquick can be substituted with any all-purpose baking mix, but the texture may vary slightly.
- Drain excess fat after cooking the meat to keep the pie from becoming greasy.
- You can add diced pickles inside the pie for extra tanginess if desired.
- This pie reheats well in the oven or microwave for leftovers.
