Description
This Cheeseburger Pie recipe is a comforting and hearty dish combining the flavors of a classic cheeseburger with a crispy hash brown crust and a savory butternut squash filling. Perfect for a family meal, it features seasoned ground beef cooked with onions, ketchup, and mustard, then baked with a cheesy topping for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
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Crust and Base
- 16-ounce bag shredded hash browns, frozen
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 teaspoons salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Filling
- 1 cup (5 ounces) finely diced butternut squash
- 1-1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 medium onion, very finely diced
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Prepare the Hash Brown Crust: Preheat your oven and lightly grease a baking dish. In a bowl, toss the frozen shredded hash browns with 1 tablespoon of oil, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Press the hash browns evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust.
- Bake the Crust: Bake the hash brown crust in the oven for about 20 minutes or until they begin to crisp and set. This will help create a sturdy base for the pie.
- Cook the Ground Beef Mixture: While the crust is baking, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and diced onion, cooking until the beef is browned and onions are softened. Drain any excess fat. Stir in the ketchup, mustard, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 cup beef broth.
- Thicken the Filling: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with milk until smooth. Pour this mixture into the beef mixture, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes. Add the finely diced butternut squash and cook until the squash softens but is not mushy, around 5 minutes.
- Assemble the Pie: Remove the hash brown crust from the oven. Spoon the beef and squash filling evenly over the crust. Sprinkle the top with the shredded sharp cheddar cheese and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder and 1 teaspoon salt for extra flavor.
- Bake the Cheeseburger Pie: Return the assembled pie to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the filling is heated through.
- Rest and Serve: Let the pie rest for about 5 minutes after baking to set. Slice into 4 portions and serve warm for a delicious, hearty meal.
Notes
- For a crispier crust, you can broil the hash browns for the last 2 minutes before adding the filling.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner version.
- Adding a few dashes of Worcestershire sauce to the beef mixture can enhance the savory flavor.
- If butternut squash is unavailable, diced potatoes or carrots can be used as a substitute.
- This pie can be made ahead and refrigerated; reheat covered in the oven before serving.
