Pioneer Woman Cheeseburger Pie

A golden, cheesy twist on the classic burger Pioneer Woman Cheeseburger Pie delivers flavor and comfort in every slice.

Prep time

10 minutes

Cook time

30 minutes

Total time

40 minutes

Yield

6 servings

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. olive oil

1 lb. lean ground beef

1/2 cup chopped yellow onion

1/2 tsp. kosher salt

1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

Nonstick cooking spray

2 large eggs

1 cup whole buttermilk, room temperature

1 Tbsp. salted butter, melted

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1 tsp. baking powder

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Pickle slices, for serving (optional)

Ketchup, for serving (optional)

Burger sauce, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium. Add ground beef, onion, and salt. Cook, stirring, until beef is browned and onions are soft (8–10 minutes).
3. Drain excess fat. Stir in Worcestershire sauce; cook 2 minutes until absorbed.
4. Spray a 9-inch pie plate with nonstick spray. Transfer beef mixture to plate.
5. In a bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, and melted butter. Add flour and baking powder; whisk until just smooth.
6. Pour batter evenly over beef mixture in pie plate.
7. Sprinkle shredded cheddar over top.
8. Bake for 25 minutes, until top is browned and center is set.
9. Let cool briefly. Slice and serve with pickles, ketchup, and/or burger sauce.

Notes

Swap ground beef with turkey or plant-based meat.

Add chopped pickles or cooked bacon for flavor.

Store in the fridge up to 3 days or freeze for 2 months.

Reheat in oven for best texture.