Description
Hillbilly Pie is a comforting Southern-style casserole pie featuring a savory mixture of ground beef, creamy mushroom soup, corn, and cheddar cheese encased in a flaky pie crust. This hearty dish combines elements of a classic meat pie and a cheesy casserole, perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 can whole kernel corn (15 ounces), drained
Soup and Seasonings
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup (10.5 ounces)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
Dairy and Crust
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided: 1 1/2 cups plus 1/2 cup for topping)
- 1 package refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready to bake the pie evenly and achieve a golden crust.
- Cook Beef and Onion: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion together until the beef is fully browned and the onions are soft and translucent, then drain excess fat to keep the pie from becoming greasy.
- Mix Filling: Stir the cream of mushroom soup, drained corn, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder into the cooked beef and onions until well combined for a flavorful filling.
- Prepare Pie Crust: Roll out one pie crust and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish, pressing it gently to cover the bottom and sides evenly.
- Assemble Pie: Spoon the beef mixture into the pie crust and spread it evenly. Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the filling to add richness and meltiness.
- Add Top Crust: Place the second pie crust over the filling. Seal and crimp the edges tightly to prevent leaking. Cut several small slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape while baking.
- Bake: Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and cooked through.
- Rest and Garnish: Remove the pie from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes to set. Before serving, sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese and paprika on top if desired for extra flavor and color.
Notes
- For a spicier twist, substitute pepper jack cheese for cheddar cheese.
- Add a can of Rotel tomatoes with green chilies to the filling for additional flavor and heat.
- Leftover pie reheats well and makes a satisfying lunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
