Southern-Style Cheeseburger Pie

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🍽️ Description

A comforting Southern classic, this Cheeseburger Pie features all the flavors of a juicy cheeseburger baked into a golden, savory pie. With a rich ground beef filling, melted cheddar cheese, and a biscuit-style crust, it’s a hearty, family-friendly meal perfect for busy weeknights or potlucks.

📋 Ingredients for Southern-Style Cheeseburger Pie

  • 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef

  • 1 small onion, finely chopped

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • 2 tbsp ketchup

  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard

  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

For the crust/batter:

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp salt

  • 2 large eggs

  • ½ cup milk

  • 2 tbsp melted butter

🔧 Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch pie plate or baking dish.

  2. Brown the beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic until beef is no longer pink. Drain excess grease.

  3. Season meat: Stir in ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and spread mixture in prepared pie dish.

  4. Add cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar evenly over meat filling.

  5. Make batter: In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Add eggs, milk, and melted butter. Mix until smooth.

  6. Pour over filling: Spread the batter evenly over the meat and cheese.

  7. Bake 25–30 minutes or until topping is golden brown and set.

  8. Serve warm with sliced pickles, tomato, or extra ketchup/mustard if desired.

👨‍🍳 Notes

  • You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.

  • Use a Mexican cheese blend or pepper jack for a spicy twist.

  • Bake in individual ramekins for mini cheeseburger pies!

💡 Tips

  • Don’t skip draining the beef — too much grease will make the crust soggy.

  • Let pie rest 5-10 minutes after baking for easier slicing.

  • Swap biscuit crust for premade pie crust if preferred.

🍽️ Servings

Serves: 6 slices
Serving Size: 1 slice

🔍 Nutritional Info (per serving, approx.)

  • Calories: 350

  • Protein: 20 g

  • Fat: 23 g

  • Carbs: 15 g

  • Fiber: 1 g

  • Sodium: 620 mg

✅ Health Benefits

  • Provides a good balance of protein and fats for energy

  • Calcium-rich cheese supports bone health

  • Homemade version is less processed than fast-food cheeseburgers

❓ Q & A

Q: Can I make this ahead of time?
A: Yes! Assemble the pie up to a day in advance, refrigerate, then bake when needed.

Q: How do I reheat leftovers?
A: Heat in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes or microwave slices for 1–2 minutes.

Q: Can I add veggies to the filling?
A: Absolutely — diced bell peppers, mushrooms, or shredded carrots blend in nicely.

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