How to Bake the Ultimate Homemade Cheeseburger Pie Recipe
This Ultimate Homemade Cheeseburger Pie combines savory ground beef, melted cheddar cheese, and a rich egg custard baked to perfection in a flaky crust-free pie. Ideal for a comforting dinner, this recipe brings all the flavors of a classic cheeseburger in an easy-to-prepare baked dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Mixture
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
Cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Custard Mixture
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Other
- Cooking spray or butter for greasing the pan
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the pie.
- Cook Beef and Onions: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with chopped onions until the beef is fully browned and the onions are soft. Drain any excess fat to reduce greasiness.
- Season Meat Mixture: Add salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce (if using) to the meat mixture, stirring well to evenly distribute the flavors.
- Prepare Pie Dish: Grease a 9-inch pie dish lightly with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Assemble Base Layer: Spread the seasoned beef and onion mixture evenly across the bottom of the greased pie dish.
- Add Cheese Layer: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the meat layer to create a cheesy middle layer.
- Make Custard Mixture: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and flour until smooth and well combined, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Pour Custard Over Pie: Carefully pour the custard mixture evenly over the beef and cheese layers in the pie dish.
- Bake the Pie: Place the pie dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is golden and the custard is set in the center.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and let the cheeseburger pie cool slightly before slicing to allow it to set properly for serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- For added veggies, consider mixing in diced bell peppers or mushrooms with the beef.
- Grate cheese fresh from a block for better melting and flavor.
- Worcestershire sauce adds a depth of umami but can be omitted if preferred.
- Letting the pie cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing helps maintain its structure.
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