Description
This Ultimate Homemade Cheeseburger Pie is a savory and satisfying dish combining seasoned ground beef, melted cheddar cheese, and a rich egg-milk batter baked to golden perfection. Perfect for a comforting dinner, this easy-to-make pie brings all the flavors of a cheeseburger in a convenient sliceable form.
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 Layer
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Batter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Other
- Cooking spray or butter for greasing the pan
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking your pie.
- Cook the Meat Mixture: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef along with the chopped onion until the beef is thoroughly browned and the onion is tender. Drain any excess fat to prevent greasiness.
- Season the Meat: Add salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce (if using) to the cooked beef mixture. Stir well to combine all the flavors evenly.
- Prepare the Pie Dish: Grease a 9-inch pie dish using cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking. Then spread the seasoned beef mixture evenly across the bottom of the dish.
- Add the Cheese Layer: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the meat layer to create a melty, cheesy topping beneath the batter.
- Make the Batter: In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and all-purpose flour until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
- Pour the Batter: Evenly pour the egg and milk batter over the beef and cheese layers in the pie dish, making sure it covers the entire surface.
- Bake the Pie: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the center is fully set.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Worcestershire sauce is optional but adds a deeper umami flavor to the meat.
- Drain excess fat to avoid a greasy pie and maintain a balanced texture.
- You can substitute cheddar cheese with other melting cheeses like Monterey Jack or mozzarella for variation.
- Allowing the pie to cool slightly helps it set and makes slicing easier.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cheeseburger pie, ground beef pie, baked cheeseburger, savory pie, comfort food, homemade pie, cheddar cheese pie
