This Easy Cheeseburger Pie is one of those great dinners that the entire family will rave about! It comes together quickly, so it's perfect for a busy evening when you need a meal on the table with just a handful of pantry staples!
Oh my goodness...my boys LOVE this easy dinner, you guys!
Gibbs said that it reminds him of meatloaf, which I don't really get...but maybe it's the ground beef? Casey said it's "like a burger," and Keith just went back for seconds and had another batch for lunch the following day.
I call it a Cheeseburger Pie, but no matter how you describe it, one thing is for sure: this meal will be a HUGE hit with your family! You just can't argue with this combination of ingredients...
If you're like me, then you will definitely appreciate how easily the family-friendly dinner comes together, too.
Since our evenings are always rushed and hectic, I make the Cheeseburger Pie even faster by prepping the beef mixture in advance.
It can sit in the pie plate, ready to go, for a couple of days in your refrigerator -- just waiting for the batter and the oven. Pair it with a light, fresh, simple green salad and your meal is complete!
Cook's Tips and Recipe Variations:
- Make it a Bacon Cheeseburger Pie by adding some chopped bacon to the skillet when you brown the ground beef!
- Swap out the ground beef and replace it with an equal amount of ground turkey or ground chicken.
- Serving a larger family? Double the ingredients and bake the pie in a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish.
- Prep ahead! You can prepare and bake the entire casserole in advance, and then simply reheat it when you're ready to serve. To reheat the casserole, warm it in a 325 degree F oven for 15-20 minutes.
- You can also assemble the ingredients in advance by placing the cooked beef mixture in the dish and keeping it covered in the refrigerator. At the last minute, whisk together the crust batter, pour over top, and bake!
Other easy ground beef casserole recipes that you might enjoy:
- 4-Ingredient Ground Beef Casserole
- 5-Ingredient Dump-and-Bake Beefaroni
- 5-Ingredient Cabbage Casserole
Easy Cheeseburger Pie
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef (I used extra lean ground beef, but any variety will work)
- 1 cup diced onion
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (I used 2% shredded cheddar)
- ½ cup Bisquick baking mix (I used Heart Smart Bisquick, but any other similar all-purpose baking mix will work)
- 1 cup milk (I used 2% milk)
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 9-inch pie dish (an 8-inch square pan will also work) with cooking spray and 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.
- 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.
I can see why your boys like this...looks delicious! And I love that you can prepare the ground beef mixture ahead of time. Definitely a time saver! Sounds wonderful for busy weeknights!
Thanks, Gayle! Love a great prep-ahead dinner!
Love how easy this comes together! I've had something similar to this using Bisquick but it's a pizza-style casserole. This one sounds just as good!
Ooooh! A pizza version sounds great too, Melissa!
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Jesse would love this - and my family too! I think I might have to try this over the weekend. I’ll have to come up with an alternative to bisquick though because we don’t have that!
It's definitely family-friendly, Kristy! I don't know what Australia has that's an equal substitute for Bisquick...maybe a general baking mix?
You can easily make your own Bisquick. It's basically just flour, baking powder and salt. I have a recipe on my site but there's also lots of others if you search Google or Pinterest.
This looks quick & tasty. Not a Bisquick crust fan so think I'm going to try it with Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit mix.
Oh, that sounds delicious! Let me know if that Red Lobster mix works!
Did that work??
Cheeseburger pie is one of my family's favorite. I'm trying s new version of this pie with the base made from a combo of corn meal and corn flour.
Perfect! I hope that you all enjoy it, JR!
I make this often but I add a pkg. of mild taco seasoning for each lb. of ground beef when I am browning the meat. It comes out to be taco pie. Everyone loves it.
Great suggestion, Shirley! I have a similar Taco Pie recipe on the blog as well. So good! 🙂
Made this today, was very good! My Grandson will not eat onions , so I did substitute a pack of Lipton Golden Onion soup mix for the onions. Will make again using real onions when he is not visiting.
Great! Thanks, Sandra!
A tbsp of onion powder works well too. My son isn't a fan of onions either.
My husband hates ketchup. Is there something I could substitute for it or just leave it out altogether?
Hey, Jess!
Yes, you can either substitute with yellow mustard (if he likes that flavor), use some plain tomato sauce (from a can), or just leave it out! 🙂
You can omit it. Bisquik's recipe doesn't include ketchup.
Can I use Kodiak cakes flapjack mix? Instead of bisqick
Hey, Callie! I honestly don't know. I haven't compared the ingredients in the two mixes to know if they're similar or not. I think it would probably work fine, but it will definitely taste slightly different (since Kodiak Cakes taste different than Bisquick). Again, it will probably work -- it will just be different. 🙂
This recipe is awful. Getting the bisquick crust to flatten out is a nightmare and it ends up lumpy and either over or under cooked. Don't use it ever.
What do you mean get the Bisquick cross to flatten out it's a cup of milk a half a cup of Bisquick into eggs it shouldn't be sick like oatmeal you just pour it on top it pours you don't have to find something out that pours the recipe is just fine
This was delicious!! Definitely a "Keeper"!!. My husband & I really enjoyed this.. 🙂 Thanks so much for a wonderful & easy recipe!
That's great, Tess! I'm so glad that you liked it. Thank you! 🙂
Made it up for dinner this evening. I’ve been a fan of impossible pies since they first came out. I do eat & run nights for my family when everybody’s going in all directions. Quick & easy... & good. Somewhere in my vast collection of cookbooks i. Have The Complete or Ultimate or Something Book of Impossible Pies, but it wasn’t close & your recipe had all the stard. Thanks
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Thanks, Althea! So glad that it worked for you! 🙂
Making it now but since I live in Hatch,NM, I had to add 1/2 cup green CHILE to the meat mixture. Will let you know how that worked later! 🙂
Just put this in the oven. Since I’m from Hatch, NM, I had to add 1/2 cup green CHILE. Will let you know how it turns out later.
Sounds awesome! I bet it will be delicious, Karen! 🙂
It was a big hit! Will make it again! Thanks for the recipe!
Wonderful! Thanks, Katen!
thanks for sharing such tasty easy cheeseburger pie recipe. Thanks for your efforts.
This was delicious! I plan to make it again. The only thing I did different was less chopped onion. Just personal preference. Kudos!
Awesome! So glad that you liked it, Lori!!! 🙂
This was pleasantly easy to make! And everyone loved it.. win win! I cooked it in a cast iron pan and poured bisquik 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.
Wonderful! Thanks, Sara!
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Kristy! I don’t know what Australia has that’s an equal substitute for Bisquick…maybe a general baking mix?
Can I bake this using a pie crust for the bottom crust?
Hi, Judy! I'm not sure how that would work -- do you mean to pour the Bisquick into a pie crust as well, or just use the ground beef and cheese in the pie crust? I wouldn't recommend it, but let me know if you give it a try and figure out a delicious new recipe! 🙂
I doubled the recipe to make a casserole and substituted a cup of diced red and yellow peppers for one of the cups of onion. I also used a mixture of different cheddar cheeses and ground chuck instead of ground beef (it's what I had on hand). The result was absolutely delicious! My husband advised me NOT TO CHANGE A THING! (I often experiment and change recipes as I use them! ;)). This is a definite keeper!! Thank you!!
That's wonderful, Joanne! Thanks so much for letting me know!
I am the main cook in our household my best friend and housemate my 92 yr Mom ( who is bedridden). Finding make ahead recipes is a true blessing! I made this for our dinner last night along with a simple tossed salad and of course kosher dills. It was a hit out of the ballpark! Will definitely make again, I did add a few mixed color bell peppers . Will top with a few slices of avocado next time.
That's wonderful, Marianne! I'm so glad that it was an easy recipe that you could both enjoy. Thanks for taking the time to leave me a note!
I'm so excited for this! I have a gluten free baking mix I'm going to try (my oldest son has Celiac Disease) but I think it will work!!
Thank you for the recipe!
I think it should work with the gluten-free mix too, Rebecca (although I've never tried that myself). We actually just had this for dinner last night. Such a hit with the whole family! Enjoy! 🙂
can you make this with a pie crust????
Hi, Sue! I think that would probably work, but I worry a little that the meat filling would get dry on its own. Maybe add more ketchup/mustard/bbq sauce? And top with cheese? Let me know if you give it a try and if you have any suggestions that work well. 🙂
We tried it tonight. I wanted to double the recipe but I didn't quite have 2 pounds so I added some mushrooms and bacon. It was delicious. The only thing I would do differently is to add more Bisquick mix. The casserole had more of an eggy quiche-like taste. Definitely a keeper.
Thanks!
I use crescent roll dough instead of the bisquick. It makes creating this dish even easier. The taste is a little different but just as good.
Great tip! Thanks, Linda!
I used a refrigerator pie dough, 1/2 cup of milk and only one egg. There were two slices left for today’s lunch and they were gone before I had a chance to even ask who wanted to share. I have been making this for years, this house of three “Golden Girls “ love this pie!
That makes me so happy to hear, Marianne! Glad that you all enjoy it, and thanks for sharing your adjustments. 🙂
Can I bake this using a pie crust for the bottom crust?
Hi! Yes, that should work fine. The Bisquick sinks down among the beef, giving the dish a bread-like texture throughout, so you really don't need a bottom crust. That said, I don't think it would hurt to add the bottom crust if that's your preference. Enjoy!
Thank you for this recipe! I added mushrooms to this and it was delicious!
Sounds delicious! Thanks for taking the time to leave a note, Lily!
Can I bake this using a pie crust for the bottom crust?
Hi, Jack! Sure, I would blind-bake the crust first to make sure that it's cooked through and not soggy. You'll still want to use the Bisquick to help the filling set. Enjoy!
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