Description
Comfort meets nostalgia in this hearty cheeseburger pie, blending classic American flavors into one irresistible dish. Packed with ground beef, cheese, and a flaky crust, it promises a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- ½ cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Dairy and Batter Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole buttermilk (at room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon salted butter (melted)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Dry Ingredients:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Optional Garnishes:
- Pickle slices
- Ketchup
- Burger sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the cooking vessel by coating a 9-inch pie plate with nonstick spray and heating the oven to 400F (200C).
- Create a robust meat foundation by sautéing ground beef with diced onions in a skillet, breaking down the meat into fine crumbles and cooking until the protein turns golden brown and the vegetables become translucent.
- Enhance the meat’s flavor profile by incorporating Worcestershire sauce, allowing the liquid to caramelize and intensify the savory notes. Drain any accumulated fat to maintain a clean, concentrated taste.
- Distribute the seasoned meat mixture evenly across the prepared pie plate, creating a uniform base for the subsequent layers.
- Craft a silky batter by whisking eggs, buttermilk, and melted butter until the mixture achieves a smooth, homogeneous consistency. Gradually integrate flour and baking powder, stirring carefully to eliminate any potential lumps.
- Gently cascade the liquid batter over the meat, ensuring complete and consistent coverage across the entire surface.
- Crown the pie with a generous layer of shredded cheddar cheese, distributing the dairy topping to create an enticing, melty finish.
- Transfer the assembled dish to the preheated oven, allowing it to bake for approximately 25 minutes until the top transforms into a golden-brown crust and the center sets firmly.
- After removing from the oven, permit the pie to rest briefly, which helps stabilize the structure and enhances serving ease.
- Present the cheeseburger pie with optional garnishes like pickle slices, ketchup, or burger sauce to complement the rich, comforting flavors.
Notes
- Customize the meat by using ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner or vegetarian version that still packs incredible flavor.
- Swap buttermilk with regular milk mixed with a tablespoon of vinegar if you don’t have buttermilk on hand, creating the same tangy richness.
- Enhance the cheese layer by mixing different varieties like pepper jack or sharp cheddar for an extra flavor punch that elevates the entire dish.
- Make this recipe gluten-free by substituting regular flour with almond or gluten-free all-purpose flour without compromising the pie’s delicious texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg