Hearty Cheeseburger Pie for Dinner (Print Version)
Cheeseburger Pie: All your favorite burger flavors baked into one easy, comforting dish! Perfect for a fun family dinner tonight.
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 20 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Meat, Dairy
# Ingredients:
→ Base & Meat
01 -
1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20)
02 -
1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
03 -
2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Flavor Boosters
04 -
1/2 cup ketchup
05 -
2 tbsp yellow mustard
06 -
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
07 -
2 tbsp dill pickle relish
→ The "Pie" Elements
08 -
1 (16.3 oz) can refrigerated flaky biscuit dough (8 count)
09 -
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
→ Seasoning Essentials
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1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
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1/4 tsp black pepper, or to taste
# Instructions:
01 -
First things first, get your oven preheating to 375°F (190°C). Then, grab a 9-inch pie plate. I usually give it a quick spray with cooking oil, just to be safe. Now, open that can of biscuit dough. Gently separate the biscuits and arrange them in the bottom of the pie plate, pressing them together to form an even crust. You want it to go slightly up the sides too, like a little fortress for your filling. Honestly, this is where I usually get sticky fingers, it's part of the fun!
02 -
Next up, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Toss in your ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon. You want to cook it until it's nicely browned all over. Drain off any excess grease; nobody wants a greasy pie, right? This step always smells so good, that classic beefy aroma. I remember one time I drained it over the sink without a strainer and almost lost half the beef down the drain! Learn from my mistakes, friends.
03 -
Once the beef is browned and drained, add your diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté them with the beef for about 5 minutes, or until the onion softens and turns translucent. The smell at this point is just heavenly, a mix of savory beef and aromatic garlic and onion. Season with a good pinch of salt and pepper here. This is where the base flavors for our homemade cheeseburger pie really start to come alive, so don't rush it!
04 -
Now for the burger magic! Stir in the ketchup, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and dill pickle relish into the beef mixture. Give it all a good stir to combine everything evenly. Let it simmer for a couple of minutes, just to let those flavors meld together. It should smell like your favorite burger joint, honestly. I didn't expect that the first time I made this, but it really does!
05 -
Spoon the beef mixture evenly over your biscuit crust in the pie plate. Make sure it's spread out right to the edges. Then, sprinkle a generous amount of that shredded cheddar cheese all over the top. Don't be shy with the cheese! This is a cheeseburger pie, after all. I always make sure to get some cheese right up to the edges so it gets wonderfully crispy. It's looking good already, isn't it?
06 -
Pop your homemade cheeseburger pie into the preheated oven. Bake for 25-35 minutes, or until the biscuit crust is golden brown and cooked through, and the cheese is bubbly and melted. You'll know it's ready when the kitchen smells incredible and the edges are perfectly browned. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. That little rest helps everything set, so you get nice, clean slices. It's tough to wait, I know!
# Notes:
01 -
For an extra crispy crust, brush the biscuit dough with a little melted butter before baking.
02 -
Reheat leftovers in the oven or toaster oven for best results, avoid the microwave for crispness.
03 -
Ground turkey works for a lighter version, but 80/20 beef gives the best classic flavor.
04 -
A simple side salad or crispy fries makes this a complete, comforting meal.
# Tools You'll Need:
01 -
9-inch pie plate
02 -
large skillet
03 -
mixing spoons
# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
Calories: 450 Calories
Total Fat: 25g
Total Carbohydrate: 30g
Protein: 25g