Our Most Popular Dinner Recipe Of All Time: Skillet Cheeseburger Pie
Browned ground beef, sharp cheddar, savory aromatics, and a golden, fluffy self-crusting batter that bakes in one cast iron skillet in 30 minutes.
- One skillet: Go straight from stovetop sautéing to oven baking with zero dirty mixing bowls.
- The batter forms its own tender biscuit crust beneath and around the meat.
- Pantry friendly: Uses staples like ground beef, cheddar, milk, eggs, and baking mix.
Whenever our readers ask for a dinner that pleases picky toddlers, hungry teenagers, and tired parents alike, our answer is always the same: Cheeseburger Pie.
The beauty is in the self-layering chemistry. Pouring an egg-and-milk baking batter over hot seasoned ground beef allows the batter to sink to the bottom and puff into a golden, fluffy crust in the oven.
Our Most Popular Dinner Recipe Of All Time: Skillet Cheeseburger Pie
Out of thousands of weeknight dinner recipes tested on Simply Recipes over the past twenty years, this one-skillet cheeseburger pie consistently claims the #1 spot in reader bookmarks. It delivers the nostalgic, juicy satisfaction of an all-American bacon cheeseburger in a comforting, sliceable casserole.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) lean ground beef (85/15) or ground sirloin
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt & 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded (divided)
- 1/2 cup Bisquick or all-purpose baking mix
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- Dill pickle slices, ketchup, and mustard for garnish
Directions
Brown Beef in Skillet
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a 10-inch oven-safe skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium heat for 7 minutes until meat is no longer pink. Drain off excess fat.
Season & Layer Cheese
Stir in garlic, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper. Level meat in skillet and sprinkle with 1 cup of the cheddar.
Pour Quick Batter
Whisk baking mix, milk, and eggs in a small bowl until smooth. Pour evenly over the beef and cheese.
Bake until Golden
Bake uncovered at 400°F for 20 minutes until top is puffed and golden. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheddar and bake 2 more minutes to melt. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing into wedges.
💡 CHEF'S PRO TIPS
- Drain the ground beef thoroughly before adding the cheese to ensure the bottom crust bakes light and fluffy.
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I made this last night and my family devoured the entire skillet. Tastes just like a good cheeseburger with zero hassle!