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    Best Cheeseburger Pie

    BY: Ben Rayl PUBLISHED: 12 Nov, '21 UPDATED: 12 Nov, '21 10 Comments

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    4.75 from 4 votes

    Ready for the best cheeseburger pie! It has the mouthwatering flavors of beef and cheese we all crave, with minimal effort for preparation. Best of all, I usually go the easier route with a premade pie crust. Even though I'm very comfortable making my own crust from scratch. But sometimes convenience wins.

    Cheeseburger pie slice in a white plate
    Contents
    • ⭐ Cheeseburger Pie with Pie Crust
    • 🍽 What you need
    • 🔪 How to make
    • 📖 Bisquick Impossible Cheeseburger Pie
    • 🙋 Frequently Asked Questions
    • 🥗 What to serve with
    • 🧊 Storage and ♨️reheating
    • Related Burger Recipes
    • 👪 Serving Size
    • Video
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ⭐ Cheeseburger Pie with Pie Crust

    Cheeseburger pie is an all American comfort food we all know and love. Why make hamburger helper when you can make this delicious recipe.

    And while this is not an impossible cheeseburger pie, it's easily a better version all around. But if you really want and impossible pie, I included a variation below.

    My recipe requires minimal effort! You'll have this in the oven in about 20 minutes and ready to eat in under an hour. Flaky, bubbly, and tastes amazing!

    What's more, I usually go the easier route with a premade pie crust, even though I'm very much comfortable making my own crust from scratch. But you're short on time, convenience wins.

    Plus, with a premade pie crust on hand, you can indulge anytime you're craving hamburgers. As you can see, it's a quick meal that you can make on a busy weeknight or when you get impromptu guests.

    Serve it with steamed veggies or your favorite salad for a complete easy meal!

    🍽 What you need

    Equipment

    • 9" pie plate
    • cooking spray
    • aluminum foil
    • pastry weights
    • large skillet
    • wooden spatula

    Ingredients

    • 1 standard pie crust
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 onion - chopped
    • 1 red pepper - chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic - minced
    • 1 pound ground beef
    • 1 cup tomato sauce
    • 1 teaspoon oregano
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • ½ cup bread crumbs - dry
    • 1 egg
    • ¼ cup milk
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon dijon mustard
    • 2 cups cheddar cheese - grated

    Substitutions

    Just like making a cheeseburger, you can adjust the recipe to suit your preferences;

    • Feel free to sub ground beef for ground turkey, chicken, or even pork.
    • Trade cheddar for American cheese, Monterey jack or, go for a blend of mozzarella/american cheese and cheddar for maximum gooeyness!
    • Instead of minced garlic, 2 teaspoons of garlic powder works well too.
    • You can use my homemade easy crust pie recipe to make this cheeseburger pie,

    A quick tip: I prefer using 90% lean ground beef for this recipe because I don't have to drain the excess fat after browning the meat.

    Besides, why pay for the fat then drain it away? It doesn't make sense, now does it? But if you're using regular ground beef, make sure you get rid of the grease after cooking.

    🔪 How to make

    Learn how to make the best cheeseburger pie with step-by-step instructions, detailed images, and even a full guided video.

    No Bisquick mix, no problem! You can make this recipe in less than an hour with classic cheeseburger ingredients. It doesn't get any easier than this!

    Preparing the Crust

    Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (220 degrees Celsius). Grease all the sides of the pan with the cooking spray.

    Step 1

    Line the prepared pie plate with the crust and prick it all over with a fork. This helps to keep it thin and even. Cover with aluminum foil and pastry weights (or another pie plate if you don't have the weights) and bake for about 15 minutes. Remove the foil and weights, then bake for about 5 to 10 more minutes until browned.

    Cheeseburger pie crust

    Preparing the Filling

    Step 1

    Chop your vegetables! Slice your onion and peppers into thin strips. Nothing fancy here, just grab your chef's knife and chop!

    Step 2

    Grab your garlic cloves and mince.

    Cooking the Cheeseburger Filling

    Step 1

    Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet, then cook the onion and pepper until they begin to soften--about 4 minutes.

    Onion and peppers in skillet

    Step 2

    Add the garlic and cook for another minute or two, then add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up often.

    Onion and peppers with ground beef

    Step 3

    Stir in the tomato sauce, the oregano, salt, pepper.

    Onion and peppers tomato paste with ground beef

    Step 4

    Add bread crumbs, and remove from heat.

    Onion and peppers tomato paste with ground beef and breadcrumbs

    Step 5

    In a small bowl, beat together the egg and milk then whisk in the salt, mustard,

    Eggs in a bowl

    Step 6

    Add cheese, and set aside.

    Cheese with eggs in a bowl

    Baking the Cheeseburger Pie

    Step 1

    Spoon the beef mixture evenly into the pie crust,

    Cheeseburger filling in pie crust

    Step 2

    Then spread the egg/cheese mixture over the top, all the way to the edges.

    Cheeseburger filling in pie crust with cheese mixture on top

    Step 3

    Bake for about 20 - 25 minutes, or until the cheese topping is golden brown. (Keep an eye on the edges of the crust--if they begin to get too browned, make a foil ring and cover them up for the last 10 minutes of baking.)

    Cheeseburger pie baked

    Allow the pie to cool completely before serving.

    Cooking Tips

    Want to make a flavorful pie that everyone will talk about? Here are a few tips that I swear by;

    • If you use seasoned breadcrumbs, cut back on salt to avoid over-salting the pie -just a pinch would do.
    • Do not use pre-shredded cheese. It doesn't melt or taste as good. Plus, it contains some additives that aren't really healthy. Always grate your own cheese. Period.
    • Par baking the crust is crucial as it gives you an extra crispy pie crust that holds up to the stack of the toppings without getting soggy. You can even par-bake a day ahead if you wish -just bake, let it cool, then cover with a clean kitchen towel.
    • If the crust edges are hanging over the pan, tuck them in using your fingers before par-baking.
    • Place a cookie sheet covered with aluminum foil to avoid a mess in the oven when baking my pie.

    Serving

    • For added fun, especially if you have guests, set up a table with bowls of toppings and let everyone add their favorite ones. My favorites are always caramelized onions, chopped dill pickles, sliced tomatoes, crumbled bacon, ketchup or sliced mushrooms. These extra toppings will take your pie to another level!

    📖 Bisquick Impossible Cheeseburger Pie

    If you're a fan of bisquick recipes, then this impossibly easy cheeseburger pie recipe is a must-try. It's equally delicious and extremely easy to make too.

    To make bisquick impossible cheeseburger pie, cook the beef as instructed in the recipe. Place half of the beef mixture on the pie plate.

    Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese over the meat mixture, then add half of the remaining beef and cheese. Pour the bisquick mix in the eggs and milk bowl and stir.

    Spread the bisquick mixture over the meat pie and continue with the recipe.

    That's it, and you have yourself a delicious bisquick impossible cheeseburger pie! You can also use the recipe in the bisquick box, but I guarantee mine is yummier.

    Cheeseburger pie slice in a white plate

    🙋 Frequently Asked Questions

    Can you make this pie gluten-free?

    Absolutely. Just get a bisquick gluten-free option and leave out the breadcrumbs.

    What is Bisquick?

    Bisquick is a versatile premade baking mix that consists of flour, salt, leavening and vegetable oil. You can use it to make pancakes, muffins, impossible pie, biscuits, among other baked treats.

    Whole cheeseburger pie

    🥗 What to serve with

    Cheeseburger pie pairs well with FRIES, potatoes, and on the lighter side a salad or steamed vegetables.

    Roasted Potatoes

    Keep it simple, and go with roasted oven potatoes. The rosemary and salt combination is perfect with this recipe.

    Simple Salad

    Toss a simple salad with mixed lettuce, tomatoes, and top with your favorite salad dressing. My cooking instincts tell me ranch or Italian dressing would be great.

    Steamed Vegetables

    A classic choice, easy to make, and pairs perfectly with cheeseburger pie. You could easily add Italian salad dressing to give your steamed vegetables a nice kick.

    🧊 Storage and ♨️reheating

    If you have leftovers, you can refrigerate or freeze until you're ready to devour. The crust can get a bit soggy when frozen, but it'll still be delicious.

    Fridge

    Wrap the slices individually with plastic wrap or aluminum foil, then store them in the refrigerator. Eat them within 4 days.

    Freezer

    Wrap as instructed above, place the slices in a freezer-safe bag or container, seal, label, and freeze for 2-3 months.

    Reheating

    To reheat in the oven, toss them frozen, covered with aluminum foil, and reheat at 350 F for about 10 minutes or until heated through. Or, defrost in the fridge overnight and microwave for about 4 minutes.

    Cheeseburger pie 2 1

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    👪 Serving Size

    You're going to love this cheeseburger pie recipe. It's cheesy, meaty, hearty, full of flavor, and so EASY to make. This classic recipe makes 6 perfectly sized pies to feed a small family, but t's totally scale-able!

    Video

    You can use a bigger or smaller pie pan depending on the people you're feeding. If you're making a dessert for 2 people, you can try mini pie tins if you have them on hand.

    📋 Recipe

    Cheeseburger pie slice in a white plate

    Best Cheeseburger Pie

    You can't beat a cheeseburger pie! It has the mouthwatering flavors of beef and cheese we all crave, with minimal effort for preparation.
    4.75 from 4 votes
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    Course: Dinner, Main Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 25 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 443kcal
    Author: Ben Rayl

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 standard pie crust
    • 1 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 onion - chopped
    • 1 red pepper - chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic - minced
    • 1 pound ground beef
    • 1 cup tomato sauce
    • 1 teaspoons oregano
    • 1 teaspoons salt
    • ½ teaspoons pepper
    • ½ cup bread crumbs - dry
    • 1 egg
    • ¼ cup milk
    • ½ teaspoons salt
    • ½ teaspoons dijon mustard
    • 2 cups cheddar cheese - grated

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (220 degrees Celsius).
    • Line a 9" pie pan with the crust and prick all over with a fork. Cover with aluminum foil and pastry weights and bake for about 15 minutes. Remove the foil and weights, then bake for about 5 to 10 more minutes, until browned.
    • Heat the oil in a heavy bottomed skillet, then cook the onion and pepper until they begin to soften--about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute or two, then add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up often.
    • Stir in the tomato sauce, the oregano, salt, pepper, and bread crumbs, and remove from heat.
    • In a small bowl, beat together the egg and milk then whisk in the salt, mustard, and cheese, and set aside.
    • Spoon the beef evenly into the pie crust, then spread the egg/cheese mixture over the top, all the way to the edges.
    • Bake for about 20 - 25 minutes, or until the cheese topping is golden brown. (Keep an eye on the edges of the crust--if they begin to get too browned, make a foil ring and cover them up for the last 10 minutes of baking.)

    Video

    Notes

    Want to make a flavorful pie that everyone will talk about? Here are a few tips that I swear by;
    • If you use seasoned breadcrumbs, cut back on salt to avoid over-salting the pie -just a pinch would do.
    • Do not use pre-shredded cheese. It doesn't melt or taste as good. Plus, it contains some additives that aren't really healthy. Always grate your own cheese. Period.
    • Par baking the crust is crucial as it gives you an extra crispy pie crust that holds up to the stack of the toppings without getting soggy. You can even par-bake a day ahead if you wish -just bake, let it cool, then cover with a clean kitchen towel.
    • If the crust edges are hanging over the pan, tuck them in using your fingers before par-baking.
    • Place a cookie sheet covered with aluminum foil to avoid a mess in the oven when baking my pie.
    Serving
    • For added fun, especially if you have guests, set up a table with bowls of toppings and let everyone add their favorite ones. My favorites are always caramelized onions, chopped dill pickles, sliced tomatoes, crumbled bacon, ketchup or sliced mushrooms. These extra toppings will take your pie to another level!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 443kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 1167mg | Potassium: 497mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1239IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 337mg | Iron: 3mg

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    1. OG kelley

      July 19, 2022 at 12:53 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is money. I don’t like peppers so I substituted diced carrots which worked well. The egg, Dijon and cheese on top add extra depth of flavor. Wifey Pooh approved.

      Reply
    2. Esther

      July 09, 2021 at 11:44 pm

      4 stars
      My family wanted more crust, less seasoning. I will make again and maybe cut back salt and oregano. In directions, maybe specify deep dish or not? I used my 9 inch deep dish pie plate and one sheet of Pillsbury pie crust which kind of shrank down. Thank you for a new idea for my recipe rotation! My daughter is fussy, but she tried a slice. 🙂

      Reply
      • Ben Rayl

        July 11, 2021 at 6:20 pm

        Thanks Esther, glad you enjoyed it. I just use a regular 9" pie pan. I'd recommend tasting your dish throughout the cooking process to help balance out the spices to match your preference.

        Reply
    3. cookinggram

      August 24, 2018 at 7:23 am

      5 stars
      this looks wonderful for a winter night's dinner. great with side veggie and/or side salad.

      Reply
    4. Chanille Gibbd

      July 13, 2018 at 11:33 am

      With the cheeseburger pie the Dijon Mustard does it have to be dry or can it be liquid

      Reply
    5. Paula

      December 30, 2017 at 9:03 am

      What do you do with the egg mixture?

      Reply

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