Ultimate Cheeseburger Pie
This Ultimate Cheeseburger Pie recipe transforms the classic cheeseburger into a warm, savory, and easy-to-make pie. With layers of seasoned ground beef, creamy cheese sauce, and a flaky crust, it's a comforting and customizable dish perfect for weeknights.
Equipment
- 9-inch pie plate
- Oven
- Fork
- Large skillet
- Medium saucepan
- Whisk
- Mixing Bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- Sesame seeds optional
- Diced tomatoes optional
- Chopped pickles optional
- Shredded lettuce optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a 9-inch pie plate with one pie crust. Trim and crimp the edges.
- Dock the bottom of the crust with a fork.
- Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- While the crust is baking, brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well and simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
- Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Pour the cooked ground beef mixture into the pre-baked pie crust.
- Pour the cheese sauce over the beef.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese over the top.
- Top with the second pie crust. Crimp the edges to seal. Cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
- If desired, brush the top crust with a little milk or melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- Let the pie cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For the best results, use a high-quality pie crust and don't skimp on the cheese. Blind baking the crust is crucial for preventing a soggy bottom. You can also brush the bottom of the crust with a little egg white before adding the filling to create a moisture barrier. For variations, try adding chopped vegetables to the beef filling, adding red pepper flakes or pepper jack cheese for a spicy kick, or crumbling bacon over the cheese sauce. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until heated through, or reheat individual slices in the microwave.