Cheeseburger Pie
A delicious and hearty dish that combines the classic flavors of a cheeseburger in an easy-to-make pie format.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef Use lean ground beef to reduce extra grease.
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese.
- 1 cup milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Toppings
- ketchup Add to taste.
- mustard Add to taste.
- pickles Add to taste.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef with the diced onion over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
- Add half of the cheddar cheese to the meat mixture and stir to combine.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Assembly
- Pour half of the batter into a greased pie dish.
- Add the beef and cheese mixture on top of the batter.
- Pour the remaining batter over the beef mixture and sprinkle the rest of the cheddar cheese on top.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the pie is golden brown and set in the center.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
You can make this recipe ahead of time and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 3-4 days. To reheat, microwave a slice or warm it in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes.