Ohhh this is comfort food at its finest 🤠🧀
Southern Style Cheeseburger Pie is savory, cheesy, and cozy—somewhere between a cheeseburger and a baked casserole. Super easy, family-friendly, and perfect for busy nights.
Southern Style Cheeseburger Pie
Ingredients (serves 6)
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1 lb ground beef
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp paprika
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1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or Colby-Jack)
Batter
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½ cup all-purpose flour
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1 cup milk
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2 eggs
Optional Toppings
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Pickle slices
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Diced tomatoes
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Mustard drizzle
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Bacon bits
Instructions
1️⃣ Brown the Beef
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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In a skillet, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic until beef is browned.
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Drain excess grease.
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Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and Worcestershire sauce.
2️⃣ Assemble the Pie
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Spread beef mixture evenly in a greased 9-inch pie dish.
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Sprinkle shredded cheese over the beef.
3️⃣ Make the Batter
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Whisk flour, milk, and eggs until smooth.
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Pour evenly over beef and cheese.
4️⃣ Bake
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Bake 25–30 minutes, until set and golden on top.
5️⃣ Rest & Serve
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Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
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Add optional toppings if desired.
Why This Recipe Works
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Custardy batter bakes into a tender crust
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Beef stays juicy and flavorful
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Cheese melts right into the center
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Simple pantry ingredients
Southern Tips & Variations
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Extra Southern: add a spoon of mayo to the batter
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Bacon cheeseburger pie: mix in cooked bacon
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Low-carb: skip flour, use almond flour
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Spicy: add cayenne or diced jalapeños
Serve with:
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Green beans
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Coleslaw
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Simple side salad
If you want, I can also give you a Bisquick-style version, a keto version, or a make-ahead freezer version.