Juicy Ground Beef, Sweet Onions, and Melted Cheese Baked in a Savory Golden Crust
If you love cheeseburgers but want something warm, homemade, and oven-baked, this cheeseburger pie is about to become one of your go-to recipes.
It has everything you love about a burger:
- seasoned ground beef
- sautéed onions
- lots of melted cheddar cheese
- soft, fluffy crust
- rich, savory flavor
But instead of buns, everything is baked together in a pie dish. The result is a sliceable, cheesy, comforting casserole that’s crispy on top and juicy inside.
It’s simple, budget-friendly, and made with everyday pantry ingredients. No complicated steps. No special skills.
Just mix, bake, and enjoy.
This is the kind of meal that:
- kids LOVE
- adults go back for seconds
- smells amazing in the oven
- tastes even better the next day
Honestly? It’s pure comfort food.
🕒 Time & Servings
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 35–40 minutes
Total time: 55 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
🧾 Ingredients
Meat Filling
- 1 pound (450g) ground beef
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano (optional)
Cheese
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (or mix cheddar + mozzarella)
Pie Batter (the crust layer)
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or oil
- pinch salt
Optional Add-ins (burger style)
- pickles
- diced tomatoes
- mustard
- ketchup drizzle
- bacon bits
- jalapeños
- mushrooms
🧰 Equipment
- Skillet
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- 9-inch pie dish or baking dish
- Oven
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1 – Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Lightly grease a pie dish with butter or oil.
Set aside.
Step 2 – Cook the Beef Filling
Heat a skillet over medium heat.
Add ground beef.
Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
Add:
- chopped onion
- garlic
- salt
- pepper
- paprika
Cook 5–7 minutes until onions are soft and beef is fully cooked.
Drain excess grease.
This keeps your pie from becoming oily.
Set aside.
Step 3 – Prepare the Pie Batter
In a mixing bowl, whisk together:
- milk
- eggs
- flour
- melted butter
- pinch of salt
Whisk until smooth and lump-free.
This batter forms the crust while baking.
It magically rises around the meat — super cool and super easy.
Step 4 – Assemble the Pie
Spread the cooked beef mixture evenly in the greased dish.
Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly on top.
Now slowly pour the batter mixture over everything.
Don’t stir.
The batter will sink and spread on its own.
Step 5 – Bake
Place dish in oven.
Bake for 35–40 minutes until:
- top is golden brown
- edges slightly crispy
- center set and firm
If you shake gently, it shouldn’t jiggle.
Cheese should be melted and bubbly.
Your kitchen will smell like cheeseburgers 😍
Step 6 – Rest Before Serving
Let pie cool for 5–10 minutes.
This helps it firm up for clean slices.
Cut like a pizza or pie.
Serve warm.
😋 Taste & Texture
This pie is:
✔ juicy beef
✔ melty cheese
✔ soft fluffy crust
✔ slightly crispy edges
✔ savory and rich
✔ super satisfying
It literally tastes like a cheeseburger… but better.
Because it’s cheesy in EVERY bite.
🍽 Serving Ideas
Serve with:
- French fries
- salad
- coleslaw
- roasted vegetables
- ketchup & mustard
- burger sauce
- pickles
Or even between two slices of bread like a sandwich!
🔁 Delicious Variations
🥓 Bacon Cheeseburger Pie
Add crispy bacon bits.
🍄 Mushroom Swiss
Use mushrooms + Swiss cheese.
🌶 Spicy Jalapeño
Add jalapeños + pepper jack cheese.
🍕 Pizza Style
Add tomato sauce + mozzarella + pepperoni.
🧀 Extra Cheesy
Double the cheese (highly recommended 😄)
🥦 Low-Carb
Skip batter, bake as beef + cheese casserole.
🧊 Storage
Fridge: 3–4 days
Reheat: oven or microwave
Freeze: up to 2 months
Great for meal prep.
💡 Pro Tips
⭐ Drain beef well
⭐ Use freshly shredded cheese
⭐ Don’t overmix batter
⭐ Let rest before slicing
⭐ Add extra cheese on top last 5 minutes for golden crust
❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Because it’s:
- quick
- cheap
- filling
- family favorite
- kid approved
- easy ingredients
- beginner friendly
- comfort food classic
Honestly… this is one of those “everyone asks for the recipe” dishes.