Description
Creamy cheeseburger pie blends classic American comfort with hearty ground beef and melted cheese in one satisfying dish. Home cooks can quickly prepare this nostalgic recipe that delivers rich flavor and weekend dinner excitement.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) lean ground beef
- 1 c (240 ml) shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 c (240 ml) whole buttermilk, room temperature
- ½ c (120 ml) chopped yellow onion
- ½ c (60 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 Tbsp (15 ml) salted butter, melted
- 1 tsp (5 ml) baking powder
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) kosher salt
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Pickle slices, for serving
- Ketchup, for serving
- Burger sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Sauté minced beef and onions in a skillet over medium heat, breaking down meat into fine crumbles while dissolving onion’s structure. Drain excess fat and incorporate Worcestershire sauce, allowing flavors to intensify for 2 minutes.
- Pie Plate Setup: Coat a 9-inch pie plate with nonstick spray, distributing seasoned beef mixture uniformly across the base, creating a robust foundation.
- Batter Creation: Whisk eggs, buttermilk, and melted butter until achieving a smooth texture. Fold in all-purpose flour and baking powder, mixing thoroughly to eliminate any dry ingredient clusters.
- Cheese Topping and Baking: Pour batter over beef layer, ensuring complete coverage. Generously sprinkle cheddar cheese across the surface. Transfer to a center-positioned oven rack preheated to 200°C / 400°F.
- Finishing and Serving: Bake for 25 minutes until the surface transforms into a golden-brown landscape with a set center. Allow pie to rest briefly before slicing. Serve with optional garnishes like pickle spears or burger sauce.
Notes
- Optimize Meat Browning: Drain excess fat completely to prevent a greasy texture and ensure a crisp, clean flavor profile in the final dish.
- Buttermilk Magic: Use room temperature buttermilk for smoother batter integration and more consistent rising during baking.
- Cheese Distribution Strategy: Spread cheese evenly to create a perfectly melted, golden-brown top that adds maximum flavor and visual appeal.
- Resting is Crucial: Let the pie rest 5-10 minutes after baking to allow structural setting and easier, cleaner slice cutting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg