Description
Hearty midwestern comfort shines through in this Pioneer Woman cheeseburger pie, blending classic ground beef with melted cheese in a flaky pastry crust. Families will savor each rich, satisfying bite of this all-American classic that brings warmth and nostalgia to dinner tables.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb bacon, chopped
Dairy and Cheese:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Crust and Seasonings:
- 1 unbaked pie crust
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and position a rack in the center for even baking.
- In a large skillet, crisp the chopped bacon over medium-high heat until golden and rendered, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Using the same skillet with bacon drippings, brown the ground beef, breaking it into small crumbles and seasoning with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and diced onions.
- Sprinkle flour over the cooked meat mixture and stir to distribute, allowing it to absorb excess moisture and create a slight thickening effect.
- Drain any excess grease from the meat and combine with the crispy bacon pieces in the skillet.
- Carefully unroll the pie crust and place it into a 9-inch pie dish, gently pressing it against the bottom and sides.
- Spread the meat and bacon mixture evenly across the pie crust’s bottom.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, and sour cream until smooth and well combined.
- Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese into the dairy mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Pour the cheesy custard over the meat layer, making sure it covers the entire surface.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set with a slight wobble.
- Remove from the oven and let the pie rest for 10 minutes before slicing to allow the filling to stabilize.
- Slice into wedges and serve warm, garnishing with optional fresh herbs or additional cheese if desired.
Notes
- Bacon Prep Tip: Crisp the bacon until it’s deeply golden for maximum flavor and satisfying crunch, which adds incredible texture to the pie.
- Meat Seasoning Hack: Don’t be shy with seasonings; layer salt, pepper, and garlic powder generously to create a rich, robust ground beef base.
- Grease Management: Drain excess fat thoroughly to prevent a soggy pie crust and ensure a clean, appetizing final dish.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Swap regular pie crust with a gluten-free alternative and use cornstarch instead of flour for thickening to make the recipe celiac-friendly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 552
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 885 mg
- Fat: 41 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 158 mg