Description
Cheeseburger Pie is a comforting, savory dish combining browned ground beef, onions, and tangy ketchup beneath a fluffy Bisquick and cheddar cheese topping. Baked to golden perfection, it makes a hearty meal perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
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Meat Mixture
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup ketchup
Topping
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup Bisquick
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare dish: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish or a similar baking pan to prevent sticking.
- Cook beef and onions: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and chopped onion. Cook until the beef is fully browned and the onion is softened, about 7 minutes. Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
- Season and assemble base: Season the beef and onion mixture with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Stir in the ketchup until evenly coated. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pie dish. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese uniformly over the top of the beef layer.
- Prepare topping batter: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the Bisquick, milk, and eggs until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
- Pour topping and bake: Slowly pour the Bisquick mixture evenly over the beef and cheese layers, ensuring the surface is fully covered. Place the pie dish into the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes until the top is golden and set. Check doneness by inserting a knife into the center; it should come out clean.
- Cool and serve: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Cut into wedges and serve warm, optionally drizzling with additional ketchup and accompanying with pickles for extra flavor.
Notes
- For a lower fat version, use lean ground beef or ground turkey and reduced-fat cheddar cheese.
- You can substitute ketchup with tomato sauce mixed with a little sugar and vinegar for a homemade taste.
- Make sure to drain excess grease after cooking the beef to avoid a greasy pie.
- Allowing the pie to rest after baking helps it set and makes slicing easier.
- Adding pickles or sliced tomatoes on the side enhances the classic cheeseburger flavor experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of pie)
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
