Impossible Cheeseburger Pie
Try this flavorful Impossible Cheeseburger Pie recipe for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner. Customize it with your favorite toppings!
Try this flavorful Impossible Cheeseburger Pie recipe for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner. It’s the perfect family‑friendly meal — hearty, cheesy, and easy to make with pantry staples.
This classic Bisquick‑style pie creates its own crust as it bakes, forming a golden, savory base beneath the beef and cheese filling. Serve it hot from the oven with dill pickle slices, ketchup, or mustard for that true cheeseburger flavor.
What You’ll Like About This Dish
Easy weeknight dinner. Everything comes together in minutes with just a few ingredients.
Cheeseburger flavor. All the comfort of a classic burger baked into a pie.
No crust needed. The Bisquick mixture creates its own base while baking.
Customizable. Add your favorite toppings or mix‑ins for endless variations.
Ingredient Notes
- Ground beef – Use 85% to 90% lean for the right balance of flavor and moisture.
- Onion – Yellow or red both work; sauté for sweetness.
- Cheese – Mild cheddar melts nicely, but sharp cheddar or Colby‑Jack are great alternatives.
- Bisquick baking mix – Forms the “impossible” crust with milk and eggs.
- Tomatoes – Use diced fresh tomatoes or sliced tomatoes on top before baking.
Steps to Make Impossible Cheeseburger Pie
- Brown the ground beef with the onions, then season with salt and pepper.
- Drain any excess fat and spread the mixture in a greased pie plate.
- Sprinkle the diced tomato and shredded cheese evenly over the beef.
- Whisk together the Bisquick, milk, eggs, and butter, and pour over the filling.
- Bake until golden and set, then cool slightly before serving.
Tips
Check doneness. The pie is ready when a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Add toppings. Serve with ketchup, mustard, or pickle slices for a burger‑style finish.
Recipe Variations
- Bacon Cheeseburger: Add crumbled cooked bacon to the beef layer.
- Plant‑Based: Use Impossible™ Burger crumbles and sautéed mushrooms.
- Tex‑Mex: Try pepper jack cheese, black beans, and diced jalapeños.
- Italian‑Style: Substitute mild sausage for beef and add diced bell pepper and Italian seasoning.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with a side salad, coleslaw, or sliced tomatoes.
- Add ketchup, mustard, or hot sauce for burger flair.
- Pair with fries, roasted potatoes, or a simple vegetable side.
How to Store and Reheat
Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freeze: Wrap slices tightly and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight before reheating.
To Reheat: Warm in a 350°F oven for 15–20 minutes or microwave briefly until heated through.
Impossible Cheeseburger Pie
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound ground beef, 85% or 90%
- 1 cup onion, chopped , red or yellow
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 plum tomato, diced
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded mild
- 1/2 cup Bisquick
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons melted butter
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook undisturbed for 4 minutes. Break up the beef and add the onions. Cook, stirring, for 4 to 6 minutes, until the beef is no longer pink and the onions are softened. Add the salt and pepper and stir. Taste and adjust the seasonings.
- Whisk the Bisquick, milk, eggs, and melted butter together in a medium bowl.
- Drain the beef mixture and transfer to the prepared pie plate.
- Sprinkle the diced tomato and cheese over the beef and pour the egg and Bisquick mixture over all.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Nutrition
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
