Bacon Cheeseburger Pie
A savory pie combining ground beef, crispy bacon, melted cheese, and a flaky crust for a comforting, one-dish meal with classic cheeseburger flavors.
Equipment
- 1 pie dish place on baking sheet for easier handling
- 1 skillet
- 1 baking sheet to place pie dish on
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 6 –8 strips bacon chopped
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 –3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp mustard Dijon or yellow
- 1 –2 cups shredded cheese cheddar, American, or favorite
- 1 ready-to-use pie crust store-bought or homemade
- 1 egg beaten (optional, for egg wash)
- Sliced pickles diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, ketchup, mustard for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C). Place a pie dish on a baking sheet.
- Cook chopped bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, keeping some bacon fat in the pan.
- Add ground beef and chopped onion to skillet. Cook until beef is browned and onions are soft, breaking up the meat.
- Stir in minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper. Drain excess fat.
- Return cooked bacon to the beef mixture and mix well. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Stir in half of the shredded cheese.
- Place the pie crust in the pie dish and gently press to fit.
- Spoon the beef and bacon filling evenly into the crust. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
- If desired, brush crust edges with beaten egg.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let pie rest a few minutes before slicing. Serve topped with pickles, tomatoes, lettuce, ketchup, and mustard if desired.
Notes
- Use cheddar for classic flavor or American cheese for extra meltiness.
- Add smoked paprika or onion powder for depth.
- Substitute ground turkey or plant-based beef as desired.
- Serve with fries, salad, or coleslaw for a full meal.