Southern Style Cheeseburger Pie

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

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🍽️ 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

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👩🍳 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

1. Brown beef + onion. Drain fat.

2. Stir in Worcestershire, spices, ketchup & mustard.

3. Assemble & Bake

1. Spread beef in crust. Top with 1 cup cheese.

2. Whisk eggs, milk, cream & pickle juice, pour over beef.

3. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese on top.

4. 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!).

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💡 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!).