Description
Comfort meets culinary creativity in this mouthwatering Cheeseburger Pie that blends classic burger flavors with a flaky pastry crust. Savory ground beef, melted cheese, and buttery layers create a delightful dinner experience you’ll crave time and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (1 lb) lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup onion (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper (diced)
Seasonings and Cheese:
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (grated)
Crust Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup original Bisquick baking mix
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 400°F, creating the perfect environment for a golden, crispy cheeseburger pie.
- Using a large skillet, sizzle ground beef over medium-high heat until deep brown. Incorporate finely chopped onions, diced red bell peppers, and aromatic seasonings like paprika and dried parsley. Season generously with salt and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring continuously until beef is completely cooked and vegetables are tender. Eliminate excess grease and distribute the mixture evenly across a pie dish.
- Generously blanket the beef with sharp cheddar cheese, ensuring complete coverage for maximum flavor melding.
- Whisk Bisquick, milk, and eggs in a mixing bowl until smooth and slightly thick. Pour this silky batter uniformly over the cheese-topped beef layer, creating a consistent base.
- Transfer the pie to the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes. Look for a rich golden-brown surface and test doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean. Allow the pie to rest for 5 minutes before slicing, letting flavors settle and making serving easier.
Notes
- Customize the heat level by adding jalapeños or hot sauce to the ground beef for spice lovers who crave an extra kick.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles to create a lighter, healthier version of this classic comfort dish.
- For a gluten-free adaptation, replace Bisquick with a gluten-free baking mix or make a homemade alternative using almond flour and baking powder.
- Elevate the flavor profile by incorporating fresh herbs like chopped chives or green onions as a garnish, adding brightness and complexity to the pie.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg