OK, folks, let me tell you about this little kitchen adventure I had the other day. I’ve always been a fan of those classic comfort foods, and a cheeseburger pie has always been on my list. Now, I’ve seen a bunch of recipes that call for Bisquick, but I wanted to try making it from scratch. I mean, why not, right? It’s like taking the scenic route instead of the highway – a bit more work, but way more satisfying.
So, I rolled up my sleeves and got to work. First thing I did was brown some ground beef in a skillet. I seasoned it up with some salt, pepper, and a little bit of garlic powder – nothing too fancy, just enough to give it some flavor. While the beef was cooking, I chopped up an onion and tossed it in there too. You know, to get those veggies in and all that good stuff.
- Brown some ground beef in a skillet
- Chop an onion
Once the beef was all browned and the onion was soft, I drained off any extra grease. Nobody wants a greasy pie, am I right? Then, I set the beef aside and started working on the “crust” part of the pie. Now, here’s where things get interesting. Instead of using Bisquick, I made a simple batter from scratch. I just whisked together some flour, milk, eggs, and a pinch of salt. It was super easy, like making pancake batter, but a bit thicker.
- Drain off any extra grease
- Whisk together some flour, milk, eggs, and a pinch of salt
Mixing and Baking
Next, I grabbed a pie dish and gave it a good spray with some cooking oil – gotta make sure nothing sticks. Then, I poured about half of that batter into the bottom of the dish. I spread the cooked beef mixture over the batter and sprinkled a generous amount of shredded cheddar cheese on top. I mean, what’s a cheeseburger pie without a ton of cheese, right?
- Spray a pie dish with cooking oil
- Pour half of that batter into the bottom of the dish
- Spread the cooked beef mixture over the batter and sprinkle a generous amount of shredded cheddar cheese on top
Finally, I poured the rest of the batter over the cheese and popped the whole thing into a preheated oven. I baked it for about 25-30 minutes at 375°F (190°C). You’ll know it’s done when the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let me tell you, the smell that filled my kitchen while this thing was baking was amazing. It was like a cheeseburger in pie form – pure heaven!
- Pour the rest of the batter over the cheese
- Bake it for about 25-30 minutes at 375°F (190°C)
Once it was out of the oven, I let it cool for a few minutes before slicing into it. And let me just say, it was totally worth the extra effort of making it without Bisquick. The crust was fluffy and delicious, and the filling was cheesy and flavorful. It was like a warm hug on a plate. And you know what? I think I might even prefer it this way. It just tastes more… real, you know? Like something your grandma would make. So, if you’re looking for a fun and tasty twist on a classic, give this Bisquick-free cheeseburger pie a try. You might just surprise yourself!
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