Impossible Cheeseburger Pie

Impossible Cheeseburger pie is a wholesome, humble, beefy, cheesy masterpiece! It’s a vintage recipe from the 1970s that my grandma gave me when I first got married. It turns typical ground beef into a totally crave-able, kid- friendly, weeknight dinner. It’s got all the hallmarks of an incredible dinner the whole family will love. Best of all,  it’s on the table in under an hour.

There’s something magical about the simplicity of this savory meat pie and it is scrumptious. Just add your browned meat-n-veggie mixture to a deep pie dish. Then whisk together your Bisquick topping crust ingredients and pour it over your pie filling. Now cover with cheese and bake until that golden goodness calls to you.

If you love Bisquick impossible pies as much as I do, I hope you’ll try these pies next! Bisquick impossible taco pie brings a fun new twist to taco Tuesdays. Impossibly easy ham and Swiss pie, a lesser known impossible pie, is one of our my familys favorites! It’s a rich combination for breakfast or dinner.

Bisquick chicken pot pie is a family favorite so it’s on our dinner table regularly. Bisquick zucchini pie is one of the most satisfying and delicious ways of eating your veggies!

WHAT IS AN IMPOSSIBLE PIE?

Originally thought to be a creation of  the Bisquick brand, an impossible pie is made from one batter. No need to make a crust first, with an impossible pie. During the baking process, the batter naturally separates and creates a “crust” and a “filling”.

Now, the “crust”,  in my humble opinion, is really a more of a thickening of the batter than a customary crust. Is that a bad thing. Absolutely, not at all! I just want our readers to know what to expect. If you think this recipe is going to magically create a flakey pastry crust, you’ll inevitably be disappointed. While it doesn’t do that, what it does do is make an amazingly delicious savory pie you’ll want in your dinner rotation year round! This recipe is beloved by generations and kids of all ages. 

IMPOSSIBLE CHEESEBURGER PIE RECIPE INGREDIENTS

• Ground Beef: This pie recipe calls for ground beef. I typically use an 80/20 blend. I know everyone is different, but that ratio is important for this recipe because it keeps everything moist and juicy. You can also use ground chicken or ground turkey instead.
• Onion: I use a yellow onion. A white onion works just as well.
• Garlic: I always use fresh. I find that the prepared garlic in a jar has a strange flavor.
• Worcestershire Sauce: This is an irreplaceable condiment that has been fermented and tastes savory, sweet, and slightly tangy.
• Salt: Table salt is what you need!
• Black Pepper: Fresh cracked black pepper is best.
• Bisquick: The original all-purpose baking mix. I use the original Bisquick in this recipe but feel free to try to use their gluten-free or Heart-Smart version.
• Milk: I use whole milk.
• Eggs: I generally have large eggs on hand so that is what I use.
• Cheddar Cheese or Pepper Jack.

TIPS FOR IMPOSSIBLE CHEESEBURGER PIE

• Bake: I always bake mine uncovered. It allows the air to circulate so that the pie bakes up nice and even with a perfectly golden cheesy crust.
• Fillings + Toppings – Make this a bacon cheeseburger pie by adding about 6 slices of cooked and crumbled bacon to the beef before adding the Bisquick batter. Some impossible cheeseburger pie recipes add ketchup, mustard, or even dill pickle relish to the filling to emulate an actual cheeseburger.
  • I like to save those things for garnish since no two guests are exactly alike when it comes to hamburger fixin’s.
• How To Check Doneness – The center will be set, the top golden, and a knife inserted into the center will come out clean.

STORING + FREEZING + MAKE-AHEAD

• How Long Can You Keep This In The Fridge? This impossibly delicious cheeseburger pie will stay fresh and yummy in the fridge for a couple of days when stored properly, although I rarely have leftovers. When I do I either transfer it to an airtight container or cover it tightly with cling wrap before putting it in the fridge. Easy peasy!
• Can You Freeze This?  Yes!!!….and you have options. You can either cook it up and then freeze it or you can throw everything together and toss it in the freezer before you cook it (minus the cheese, of course).
  • When you’re ready to serve all you have to do is thaw it out, cover it with cheese, and bake! The temperature and length of time will be determined by whether you’re reheating leftovers or baking up a frozen cheeseburger pie.
• Can You Make Impossible Cheeseburger Pie Ahead Of Time?  This impossibly easy cheeseburger pie is – well – super simple! Even when you know you’ve got a busy day ahead, you can throw this thing together and slide it into the fridge without baking. It’ll stay ready to go for up to 24 hours. Then all it takes is preheating the oven and dinner on the table in 40 minutes.
• Food Safety: To learn more about refrigeration and food safety, check out these USDA guidelines.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH IMPOSSIBLE CHEESEBURGER PIE

This pie makes a fantastic mid-week dinner when you’re short on time. I love serving this with a simple green salad dressed in my super quick-to-make balsamic vinaigrette (trust me you will love this salad dressing!), copycat KFC coleslaw, carrot salad, broccoli salad, or everyones favorite, strawberry spinach salad!

If you’d prefer a hot vegetable, try our easy roasted broccoli, my Grandma’s buttered potatoes or her country potatoes, sweet simple roasted peppers, brown sugar glazed carrots, honey glazed carrots, Southern green beans, crack green beans, air fryer green beans (yes we really love green beans at our house!) my favorite, super garlicky sautéed asparagus, or our broccoli cauliflower casserole!

HOW TO MAKE IMPOSSIBLE CHEESEBURGER PIE

This recipe really is easy as 1-2-3!

1. Cook the beef with onion and garlic. Pour into pie plate.
2. Mix together crust ingredients. Pour over beef mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.
3. Bake until top is golden.

***See Full Instructions On Recipe Card Below.

HOW TO MAKE IMPOSSIBLE CHEESEBURGER PIE WITHOUT BISQUICK

Follow the recipe as directed but instead of adding the called for 1/2 cup Bisquick, prepare and substitute  the following mixture:

Homemade Bisquick

1. Whisk together the following:
   • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
   • 1 teaspoon baking powder
   • 1/2 teaspoon salt
2. With two butterknives or a pastry blender, cut in:
   • 2 tablespoons butter
3. Continue with crust recipe as directed.

DIFFERENT SIZES FOR IMPOSSIBLE CHEESEBURGER PIE

For A Crowd:

Feeding a crowd? Rather than making 2 pies, you can simply double the recipe below and bake it in a 9” x 13” baking dish instead.

For Individual Servings:

You can also make cute little individual pies by baking this in muffin tins!

1. Mix all the ingredients, then fill a lightly greased pan with a scant tablespoon of the Bisquick batter, ¼ c. of the beef filling, then another tablespoon of the batter.
2. They’ll need to bake for about 30 minutes, cool for 5, then be taken out to cool for another 10 minutes to avoid any impatient mouth burning.

MORE SAVORY BISQUICK RECIPES

• Bisquick Sausage Balls
• Bisquick Biscuit Recipe
• Bisquick Breakfast Casserole
• Sausage Balls with Cream Cheese
• John Wayne Casserole
• Bisquick Taco Bake
• Bisquick Chicken and Dumplings
• Bisquick Chicken Fingers
• Bisquick Quiche

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Impossible Cheeseburger Pie

Impossible cheeseburger pie is a savory beefy cheesy masterpiece that turns typical burger recipes into a totally crave-able weeknight dinner.

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time40 minutes mins

Total Time55 minutes mins

Servings: 4 -6 servings

Author: Kathleen

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 pound ground beef 80/20
• ▢ 1 large onion chopped
• ▢ 2 cloves garlic minced
• ▢ 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• ▢ 1 teaspoon salt
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Crust:

• ▢ 1/2 cup Bisquick
• ▢ 1 cup whole milk
• ▢ 2 large eggs

Topping:

• ▢ 1 cup extra-sharp cheddar cheese grated

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 400°F (204ºC). Spray a 9-inch pie plate with nonstick cooking spray.
• In a large skillet, cook the ground beef (1 pound), onion (1), garlic (2 cloves), Worcestershire sauce (1 tablespoon), 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper (1/2 teaspoon) over medium heat, until beef is brown and there is no longer any pink, about 10 minutes. Remove excess fat. Pour cooked beef into the prepared pie plate.
• In a small mixing bowl, whisk together crust ingredients. Pour it over to the beef mixture. Sprinkle evenly with cheese (1 cup). Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden, about 30-40 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

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  Beef Pot Pie
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  Spaghetti Pie
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  Taco Pie
• Tamale Pie

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Notes

1. Bake: I always bake mine uncovered. It allows the air to circulate so the pie bakes up nice and even with a perfectly golden cheesy crust.
2. Feed a crowd: If you want to stretch out the meal a bit, you can double the impossible concoction and fill up a 9” x 13” pan instead.
   • You can also make cute little individual pies by baking this in muffin tins!
     • Mix all the ingredients, then fill a lightly greased pan with a scant tablespoon of the Bisquick batter, ¼ c. of the beef filling, then another tablespoon of the batter.
     • They’ll need to bake for about 30 minutes, cool for 5, then be taken out to cool for another 10 minutes to avoid any impatient mouth burning.
3. Fillings + Toppings – Make this a bacon cheeseburger pie by adding about 6 slices of cooked and crumbled bacon to the beef before adding the Bisquick batter. Some impossible cheeseburger pie recipes add ketchup, mustard, or even dill pickle relish to the filling to emulate an actual cheeseburger.
   • I like to save those things for garnish since no two guests are exactly alike when it comes to hamburger fixin’s.
4. How To Check Doneness - The center will be set, the top golden, and a knife inserted into the center will come out clean.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 552kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 198mg | Sodium: 1125mg | Potassium: 543mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 501IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 346mg | Iron: 3mg

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