This Cheeseburger Pie is an easy ground beef casserole that delivers all the comforting flavors of a cheeseburger in a simple baked dish. Extra-lean ground beef is combined with onion seasoning and shredded cheddar, then topped with a savory egg mixture made with mayonnaise and half-and-half. The result is a cheesy, satisfying dinner with a firm, custardy center and plenty of classic cheeseburger flavor.
With just 10 minutes of preparation and about 40 minutes in the oven, this easy cheeseburger casserole is a practical choice for a weeknight meal. The ground beef is browned first, then combined with cheese before the egg mixture is poured over the top. A final layer of cheddar melts over the casserole during the last few minutes of baking, creating a golden, cheesy finish.
Despite its name, this isn’t a traditional pastry-crust pie. Instead, it’s a crustless cheeseburger pie, which makes it especially appealing if you’re looking for a lower-carb alternative to a traditional burger or beef pie. The recipe serves eight, so it’s also useful when you need an economical dinner that can stretch across several meals. Serve slices with a simple green salad, steamed vegetables, or your favorite burger toppings.
You can also customize it with cooked bacon, mushrooms, diced pickles, or a little mustard for even more cheeseburger flavor. If you’re looking for an easy ground beef dinner that requires basic ingredients and minimal preparation, this cheeseburger pie is a good addition to a weeknight recipe rotation.
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Cheeseburger Pie
Cheeseburger Pie – This low-carb, diabetic friendly, ground beef casserole features lots of flavor, but not a whole lot of the stuff that isn’t good for you. And since it’s so easy to prepare and serve, it’s a good recipe to add to your rotation of weeknight meals!
- Total Time: :50
- Yield: 6-8 1x
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 pound extra lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 1/2 cup shredded reduced fat Cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 cup egg substitute
- 1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup fat-free half-and-half
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef 8 to 10 minutes, or until no longer pink; drain liquid. Stir in onion powder and 1 cup cheese. Place mixture in prepared baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together egg substitute, mayonnaise, half-and-half, salt, and pepper; pour over beef mixture.
- Bake 25 minutes, sprinkle remaining cheese on top, and cook another 5 to 10 minutes, or until firm in center. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: :10
- Cook Time: :40
- Category: Entree
- Method: Oven
- Diet: Diabetic