WHY THIS PIE IS A GAME-CHANGER
✅ All the cheeseburger flavors – in pie form!
✅ Ready in under 45 minutes (faster than grilling burgers)
✅ Kid-approved & picky-eater friendly
Perfect for: Weeknight dinners • Potlucks • Game day feeds
🍽️ INGREDIENTS (9-inch pie, serves 6)
✅ The Crust
1 refrigerated pie crust (or homemade)
✅ The Cheeseburger Filling
1 lb ground beef (80/20 for juiciness!)
1 small onion, diced
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp salt & pepper
1 tbsp ketchup + 1 tbsp mustard
✅ The Cheesy Topping
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3 eggs
½ cup milk
½ cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
1 tbsp pickle juice (trust us!)
✅ The Garnish
Shredded lettuce
Sliced tomatoes
Diced pickles
Extra ketchup & mustard
👩🍳 STEP-BY-STEP
1. Prep the Crust
Press pie crust into 9-inch pie dish. Crimp edges.
Pre-bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10 mins (with pie weights or prick with fork).
2. Make the Filling
Brown beef + onion. Drain fat.
Stir in Worcestershire, spices, ketchup & mustard.
3. Assemble & Bake
Spread beef in crust. Top with 1 cup cheese.
Whisk eggs, milk, cream & pickle juice, pour over beef.
Sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese on top.
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 mins until golden and set.
4. Serve Like a True Southerner
Let cool 5 mins.
Garnish with lettuce, tomatoes & pickles.
Drizzle with ketchup & mustard (in a zigzag, like a true burger!).
💡 PRO TIPS
🔸 Extra flavor? Add crumbled bacon to the beef layer!
🔸 Make ahead: Assemble (unbaked) and refrigerate overnight.
🔸 Leftovers? Reheats perfectly for breakfast (yes, really!)