Description
This Cheeseburger Pie is a delicious and hearty dish that combines crispy bacon, savory ground beef, and melted cheddar cheese baked in a fluffy batter. Perfect for a comforting main course that captures the flavors of a classic cheeseburger in a convenient pie form.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 6 slices bacon chopped
- 1 pound ground beef (90% lean)
- 1/2 cup onion finely diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Cheese and Batter
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 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. Add the chopped bacon and cook until crisp, about 4-5 minutes. Remove the bacon and drain on paper towels, reserving all but 1 teaspoon of the bacon grease in the skillet.
- Cook Beef and Onions: Add ground beef and diced onion to the skillet with the reserved bacon grease. Cook for 6-7 minutes, breaking up the beef with a spatula until fully browned and onions are softened.
- Season Beef Mixture: Stir in salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook for an additional 1 minute to blend flavors.
- Add Bacon Back: Return two thirds of the cooked bacon to the beef mixture in the skillet, keeping the remaining bacon for garnish later.
- Assemble Pie: Transfer the meat and bacon mixture to the prepared pie plate. Evenly sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
- Prepare Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the baking mix (Bisquick), milk, and eggs until smooth. Pour this batter over the meat and cheese in the pie plate.
- Bake Pie: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the pie is golden brown and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Add Toppings and Serve: Remove the pie from the oven. Top with the remaining bacon and your choice of burger toppings such as shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and pickles. Cut into wedges and serve immediately.
Notes
- Using 90% lean ground beef keeps the pie flavorful without excess grease. If using higher fat beef, drain excess grease thoroughly.
- For best results, use a deep dish 9 inch pie pan or a regular 10 inch pie pan because a standard 9 inch pan won't hold all the batter.
- Freshly grated cheddar cheese is recommended for better melting and flavor compared to pre-shredded varieties.
- You can customize the toppings with your favorite burger fixings including pickles, ketchup, or mustard.
- Make sure to drain most of the bacon grease to avoid a greasy pie but retain about a teaspoon for flavor in the beef mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
