This vintage Bisquick Cheeseburger Pie comes straight from Grandma’s recipe box! It’s an impossibly easy 1970s classic that’s cozy, cheesy, and full of retro charm.
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An “Impossibly Easy” Dinner
This “vintage” Bisquick cheeseburger pie recipe comes straight from my grandmother’s recipe box! If you’re not familiar with Bisquick “impossible pies,” these dishes rose in popularity back in the 1970s, when Betty Crocker first introduced the Impossible Coconut Pie — named because the company described it as “impossibly easy.”
Many different versions of impossible pies now exist — both in the sweet and savory categories. You might remember Impossible Chicken Pot Pie or Impossible Pumpkin Pecan Pie. These dishes all utilize Bisquick, an all-purpose pancake and baking mix, to form the custard or base of a crustless pie (no traditional pastry pie crust necessary). Betty Crocker now calls these “Impossibly Easy” pies, and I would have to agree!
This is great and so simple. I’ve made it with both turkey and beef – enjoyed it both ways…I’m making it again tonight and so looking forward to it with a nice salad to round out the meal!
– Rochelle
Ingredient Notes and Tips for Success
- As the name suggests, this dinner is simple and quick — thanks to help from Bisquick baking mix — an all-purpose pancake and baking mix that’s available in gluten free, Heart-Smart, and buttermilk varieties. Any version will work, but I like the classic Original Bisquick.
- I use 85% lean ground beef, but any variety is fine. You can also substitute with ground turkey or ground chicken.
- Cheddar cheese is a classic option, but you can substitute with Pepper Jack, Monterey Jack, Colby, Swiss, and American, too.
- Think of this dish as a cross between a casserole and a quiche. The Bisquick mix gives the filling a biscuit-like texture, but it tastes nice and moist from the eggs and milk. Such a flavorful, affordable, family-friendly meal!
How to Make Impossible Cheeseburger Pie
With classic cheeseburger ingredients like ground beef, cheddar cheese, and ketchup, it’s a simple and hearty weeknight dinner that the whole family will enjoy — even your pickiest kids! You’ll find detailed directions in the recipe card below, but here’s the overview:
- Cook the beef and onion in a skillet, then drain off the excess grease. Stir in salt, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and a sprinkle of shredded cheese.
- Transfer beef mixture to a greased pie plate.
- Whisk together the baking mix, milk, and eggs. Don’t overmix the Bisquick batter. Some lumps are fine to avoid activating the gluten in the flour.
- Pour the batter over the ground beef.
- Bake until the filling is set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25-30 minutes.
- Cut into slices and serve! For a cleaner slice, allow the pie to rest in the pie pan for 10-20 minutes before serving. Garnish the top of each slice with your favorite cheeseburger toppings. Good options include sliced green onions, chopped pickles or pickle relish, sour cream, lettuce, and diced tomatoes. You might even like a drizzle of ketchup or mustard.
Serving Suggestions
Cheeseburger pie is one of those great meals that everyone at the table can agree on. It’s loaded with familiar ingredients and flavors that appeal to even the pickiest little eaters. Jazz up individual slices with plenty of toppings to suit every palate! You might also like to pair the Bisquick cheeseburger pie with Southern-style green beans, steamed broccoli, a simple green salad dressed in lemon vinaigrette, cucumber tomato onion salad, vinegar coleslaw, sauteed zucchini, baked potato wedges, or a fresh fruit salad.
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Bisquick Cheeseburger Pie
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 cup diced onion
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¾ cup Bisquick baking mix
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a 9-inch pie plate (or a deep 8-inch square baking dish) with nonstick cooking spray; set aside. In a large skillet, brown ground beef and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink (about 8-10 minutes). Drain off fat. Stir in salt, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and cheese. Transfer beef mixture to the prepared pie dish.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together Bisquick, milk, and eggs, just until combined (it’s fine if you still have some lumps in the batter – do not overmix).
- Pour batter on top of beef.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Notes
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- Don’t overmix the Bisquick batter. Some lumps in the batter are fine! Over-mixing will activate the gluten in the flour, which results in tough, dense baked goods.
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- Garnish the top of each slice with your favorite cheeseburger toppings. Good options include sliced green onions, chopped pickles or pickle relish, sour cream, lettuce, and diced tomatoes. You might even like a drizzle of ketchup or mustard.
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- For a cleaner slice, allow the pie to rest for 10-20 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Preparation and Storage Tips
- How to Store: Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- How to Reheat: Reheat an entire pie covered in a 325°F oven for about 20-30 minutes, or until warmed through. You can also reheat individual slices in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
- How to Prep Ahead: Prepare the ground beef mixture up to 48 hours in advance. It can sit in the pie plate, covered with plastic wrap in your fridge — just waiting for the batter and the oven. Right before baking, whisk together the batter, pour it over top, and pop the dish in the oven. If the dish is cold when it goes into the oven, you may need to increase the total baking time by a few minutes.
- For a Freezer Meal: Bake the entire casserole, let it cool to room temperature and then wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight, then reheat (covered) in a 325°F oven for about 20-30 minutes, or until warmed through. If the pie is in a freezer-to-oven-safe dish, you can reheat it directly from frozen. You’ll just need to leave it in the oven for almost twice as long.
This was pleasantly easy to make! And everyone loved it. Win win! I cooked it in a cast iron pan and poured Bisquick on top and put her in the oven. I added frozen corn and it cooked beautifully. Served it with broccoli and we’re good to go. Love easy meals.
– Sara
Recipe Variations
- Make it a bacon cheeseburger pie by adding some chopped bacon to the skillet when you brown the ground beef.
- Add extra seasoning to the ground beef with a packet of taco seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
- Omit the cheese and make it an old fashioned hamburger pie recipe!
- Some readers have had great luck with adding extra veggies, such as sauteed mushrooms or corn.
- Serving a larger family? Double the ingredients and bake the pie in a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish. You will need to increase the total baking time by about 5-10 minutes.
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Originally published in February, 2018, this post was updated in July, 2025.
HI Blair, looks like you all had a great time in New York City! I have been having a problem with saving recipes, wanting to save the Bisquick cheeseburger pie, but I’m not getting the recipe, also happened with your recipe for no nuts granola, I never got that either. If you can help I’d greatly appreciate it, thank you?! By the way, this Bisquick cheeseburger pie is absolutely delicious!
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I love this recipe. It’s so versatile. I make it with so many different ingredients. My personal favorite is to go to the Dell and get a half a pound each of: Sliced Smoked Turkey and either Sliced Honey Ham or Black Forest Ham. Sometimes I cut the slices into pieces (about 1 inch squares) Or I just leave the slices whole and place them in the bottom of the pan. I use Olive oil spray, followed by a little bit of butter spread lightly on the bottom and sides of pan. I chop up 1 Cup Celery and White Onions. I use 3/4 Cup of each. Use more or less depending on your taste and preference. I cut the Celery in half length wise and then chop into small pieces. Saute in half Olive Oil and half Butter. Use just enough of both to cover bottom of fry pan. Saute until onions are translucent and celery is almost tender. Chopped Asparagus in place of celery is delicious too. I place Deli sliced Baby Swiss (or regular Swiss) over the meat and top cheese with drained vegetables. I usually pat the vegetables with a high quality paper towel after draining. Don’t use Cheap paper towels. They fall apart and the vegetables stick to them. I pat away any extra oil from being sautéed. I also add a TBSP of Dry Mustard and 2 TSP Worcestershire Sauce. More or less depending on your taste preference.I add1 TSP Lawreys Seasoning. I add it to the prepared Bisquick Mixture along with a half a Cup shredded Cheddar. When pie is lightly Browned and toothpick comes out clean from center of pie, I remove from oven and cover top with chopped green onions and 1/2 Cup of shredded Mild Cheddar. Put back in 170° Oven until Cheese is melted and slightly Browned on top. Watch closely. The best part of making these pies is the endless variations you can make and the pie is even better the next day. It’s also versatile in that you can make it for Breakfast (use ground breakfast sausage) Brunch, Lunch and Dinner. Sorry this is so long. I could actually add more! I change ingredients every week. I add, omit and let my imagination go wild and try different flavors and combinations almost every time. This variation just happens to be my favorite! Some may like the flavors of this pie (like me!) Some may really dislike it. Next time, try another combination. There’s a lot of great flavor combinations in the comments. Great recipes on this site. Thank you.
Thank you for such in depth feedback, Gwen! We’re so glad you enjoy the recipe and appreciate your input.
Easy and delicious! We made it tonight with a peppers, celery, tomatoe and cucumber salad with balsamic dressing. Seconds all around!!
We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Michelle!
Your cheeseburger pie recipe is certainly the best. Like the addition of a little ketchup and pickle and green onion topping. Great ideas. Family loved it Sometimes you just have to give kids what they actually want to eat and love. This one is it!! Thanks
Thank you, Lorri! We’re so glad it was a hit.