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    Home » Type » Main Courses » Beef

    Cheeseburger Pie

    Published: Jun 20, 2011 · Modified: Apr 11, 2022 by Faith · This post may contain affiliate links · 54 Comments

    A couple weeks ago I was stuck in a recipe rut.  You know how it goes with dinner…sometimes you feel inspired to make a different meal each night for two weeks, and then other weeks you make the same thing for four nights in a row.  (Lol, ok, maybe it’s just me who does that.)  In any case, Mike and I were both ready for something new when the idea for this recipe struck me one night when I saw the fixings for a salad along with a little bit of leftover meat in my fridge, and a sheet of puff pastry in my freezer.

    I based this recipe on flavors you would find in a classic cheeseburger.  Instead of putting ketchup and mustard on top of the burger, it’s part of the seasonings for the meat (along with Worcestershire sauce and steak seasoning, mainly because I can’t remember the last time I made beef and didn’t season it with these two things…really, these seasonings are that good with beef).  Cheddar cheese is melted on top of the pie, and then once it’s out of the oven, lettuce, tomato, and a (homemade!) creamy garlic and chive dressing go on top.  (And I served it with dill pickles, of course…for me, the pickles make the burger.  ;) )

    Not only does this make a quick and easy meal, but my favorite part (as far as the cute factor goes) is the crust.  I decided to brush on some eggwash and sprinkle on some sesame seeds to make it look like a cheeseburger bun.  Adorable, right?  (And heads up, kiddos love it too!)

    A Note on the Meat:  You could substitute any kind of ground meat you like for the beef, such as ground turkey or chicken.  Or soy crumbles would probably work great too.  Or if you want to go green (pardon the pun), cook up some greens (any kind you like…spinach, kale, chard, collard, etc.) and use them instead.

    Cheeseburger Pie

    Serves 4

    1 sheet (½ lb) puff pastry

    1 tablespoon olive oil

    1 medium onion, diced

    ½ to ¾ lb 95% lean ground beef*

    2 cloves garlic, minced

    2 tablespoons ketchup

    1 tablespoon yellow mustard

    1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (I use Lee & Perrins)

    ½ teaspoon steak seasoning**

    4 oz sharp Cheddar, shredded

    1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water (for eggwash)

    1 teaspoon sesame seeds

    2 cups chopped Romaine lettuce (or any lettuce you like)

    ½ cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved

    Creamy Garlic & Chive Dressing (recipe below)

    If frozen, thaw the puff pastry at room temperature for 40 minutes.  Preheat oven to 375F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    Add oil to a medium saucepan over medium heat; once hot, add onion and cook until starting to soften (about 5 minutes).  Add beef and cook until brown, then add garlic and cook 1 minute.  Add ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire, and steak seasoning and cook until the liquid is evaporated (about 3 minutes).  Cool completely.

    Unfold puff pastry so that it forms a 9- by 10-inch rectangle (or roll it out with a light dusting of four so that it forms a rectangle this size), and place pastry on top of prepared baking sheet.  Spread the cooled meat mixture on the pastry (leaving a 1-inch border all the way around), and sprinkle the Cheddar on top. 

    Lightly brush the border with eggwash (you will have extra eggwash) and sprinkle on sesame seeds.  Bake about 20 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden.

    Cool slightly before cutting, then top with lettuce, tomato, and a drizzle of Creamy Garlic & Chive Dressing.

    *If you use meat with more fat than this, drain off the fat after browning.

    **The steak seasoning I use contains sea salt, coarse-ground black pepper, coriander seed, mustard seed, dill seed, and red pepper.  It won’t have exactly the same flavor, but in a pinch you could use a scant ½ teaspoon seasoned salt and ⅛ teaspoon black pepper.

    Creamy Garlic & Chive Dressing:

    Yields about ⅓ cup

    ¼ cup plain yogurt

    2 tablespoons mayo

    1 tablespoon minced fresh chives

    1 small garlic clove, grated (or ¼ teaspoon garlic powder)

    Pinch salt and pepper

    Whisk together all ingredients; store refrigerated until serving.

    I'm sending this recipe off to Get Grillin’ with Family Fresh Cooking and Cookin’ Canuck, sponsored by Ile de France Cheese, Rösle, Emile Henry, Rouxbe and ManPans!

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    1. Michelle says

      September 01, 2011 at 10:29 am

      How did I miss this??? Love it!

      Reply
    2. Leslie says

      August 21, 2011 at 8:19 pm

      This is pretty much genius!

      Reply
    3. Veronica says

      July 12, 2011 at 9:12 pm

      Thank you! I hope to blog it next week, rain sprinkled plate pictures and all. :)

      Reply
    4. Veronica says

      July 12, 2011 at 7:24 pm

      We just had this for dinner and I had to rush over to tell you we LOVED it! I love how the crust is shatteringly crispy and the flavors are spot on! I didn't change much, but did add some dill relish to the meat mixture for a pickle flavor and had to sub buttermilk for the yogurt b/c we were out but it was out of this world! Thanks so much for sharing this one. Oh, and I did take pics and hope to share this one, if that's OK. It was raining on me when I was taking a picture of my plate--I'm a dedicated food blogger. LOL!

      Reply
      • admin says

        July 12, 2011 at 7:53 pm

        Veronica, Yay, I'm so glad you liked it! It's fine with me if you share...I can't wait to see it! Lol, you're definitely a dedicated food blogger! :)

        Reply
    5. Rosa says

      June 27, 2011 at 8:45 am

      This looks absolutely delicious! I will be making this for my family very soon (after the baby's birth due sometime this week). Thanks for sharing!!

      Reply
    6. Karen says

      June 24, 2011 at 11:54 am

      Faith, I'm going to have to fly you over here to make this for us! This looks out of this world delicious, especially with the yummy dressing. I love those cute bowls in the pictures. :-)

      Reply
    7. LeQuan says

      June 23, 2011 at 12:36 pm

      Faith, this is genius! My kiddies would want to "adultnap" you if they saw this! They would love this! Definitely something different than their regular cheese burgers, but not really. I totally agree that the pickles make the burger too. Great recipe! Oh and yes, adorable touch with the sesame seeds :-D

      Reply
    8. grace says

      June 22, 2011 at 11:16 am

      great idea! i love, love, LOVE that you even sprinkled the crust with sesame seeds. too clever and almost too delicious. :)

      Reply
    9. Maria @ Scandifoodie says

      June 22, 2011 at 2:59 am

      This looks so scrumptious!

      Reply
    10. theUngourmet says

      June 22, 2011 at 12:58 am

      The sesame seed idea is so cute! This is such a great recipe to break out of the dinner rut. :)

      Reply
    11. Carolyn Jung says

      June 21, 2011 at 10:40 pm

      You had me at the name. Seriously, how can anything that makes you think of your favorite burger plus buttery pastry be anything but outrageously good. ;)

      Reply
    12. Reeni says

      June 21, 2011 at 8:05 pm

      This looks as if you planned it! It's like a gourmet cheeseburger AND a salad all rolled into one. I love it! And the dressing - I can think of a million things to use that on! So good.

      Reply
    13. Magic of Spice says

      June 21, 2011 at 5:08 pm

      What a creative idea for a meal...my sons would really enjoy this :)
      Hope you are having a great week

      Reply
    14. Chaya says

      June 21, 2011 at 4:36 pm

      I feel sad when I see great recipes and I can't make them because I have to cook gluten-free although I gladly do it for hubby.

      I do keep puff pastry dough and wontons in the house for those times, I yearn for those treats.

      You are one creative gal.

      Reply
    15. Mimi says

      June 21, 2011 at 2:58 pm

      Yum. This will be dinner tonight.
      Mimi

      Reply
    16. Evelyne@CheapEthnicEatz says

      June 21, 2011 at 1:40 pm

      very cool idea, reminds me of my pizza lasagna I used to make like 15 years back lol. Now I feel like having a slice of yours.

      Reply
    17. MaryMoh says

      June 21, 2011 at 12:34 pm

      Oh wow...that looks very delicious!!!! I think I will make this everyday :D Love that creamy dressing, too...mmmm. Thanks very much for sharing.

      Reply
    18. Lazaro says

      June 21, 2011 at 11:41 am

      Great idea. Love the flavor profile and the execution. Leftovers done right for sure.

      Bravo!

      Reply
    19. tasteofbeirut says

      June 21, 2011 at 11:10 am

      At first glance, I am not a burger or cheeseburger fan; on closer look, I could not resist this wonderful (upscale) cheeseburger pie!

      Reply
    20. Krista says

      June 21, 2011 at 10:49 am

      I've made a similar dish before and the kids thought it was fantastic! Thanks for the reminder! :)

      Reply
    21. Hannah says

      June 21, 2011 at 9:38 am

      This is so creative, I love it! Seems like the perfect dish to make for a crowd, too- And especially when you don't want to hover over the grill for ages in the heat to flip regular burgers. I've gotta try this with veggie burger crumbles. :)

      Reply
    22. Tupper says

      June 21, 2011 at 9:26 am

      Lovely looking pie there-yo just solved my "What's for supper?" question.

      Reply
    23. marla {family fresh cooking} says

      June 21, 2011 at 9:21 am

      Faith, thanks so much for adding this awesome recipe to Get Grillin' :)

      Reply
    24. Angie's Recipes says

      June 21, 2011 at 8:55 am

      What a brilliant idea! The pie looks delish.

      Reply
    25. Geni says

      June 21, 2011 at 8:41 am

      You totally elevated a family staple we had when my kids were little. It was a Bisquick cheeseburger pie and other than the beef and cheese, it bears no resemblance. The puff pastry and spices...love the yogurt sauce for it as well.

      Reply
    26. shelly (cookies and cups) says

      June 21, 2011 at 8:12 am

      oh my! This is such a great idea!!
      Bookmarking for dinner :)

      Reply
    27. Joanne says

      June 21, 2011 at 7:41 am

      For you feeling uninspired, this is a pretty inspiring dinner! Definitely looks like something I could crave!

      Reply
    28. Barbara says

      June 21, 2011 at 6:35 am

      You are brilliant, Faith. This dish is a family pleaser. I always have puff pastry in my freezer and use it for so many things. I made an appetizer with a sheet last night. Now, I have a sheet left. Hmmmmm. I may be making this pretty soon!

      Reply
    29. Veronica says

      June 20, 2011 at 10:50 pm

      Just when I think I couldn't love your recipes any more, you surprise me with something like this! This is actually more up my alley than most of your recipes, because it is more familiar and seems more down-home to me. This is the type of food I love most and I really love how you made the crust look like a bun. Yes, adorable! I so have to try this.

      Reply
    30. kim says

      June 20, 2011 at 8:53 pm

      Oh my goodness, how innovation! You could start a restaurant based on that concept. :)

      Reply
    31. Krista says

      June 20, 2011 at 8:32 pm

      Ooooee! That looks so good, Faith. This would be perfect accompaniment for a movie night. :-)

      Reply
    32. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

      June 20, 2011 at 7:29 pm

      Ooh I'm so going to make this! I love the idea Faith-thank you! I made a cheeseburger soup once so I can so see this working too! :)

      Reply
    33. Cookin' Canuck says

      June 20, 2011 at 6:56 pm

      What a great idea! And your photos make this pie even more tempting.

      Reply
    34. kalli says

      June 20, 2011 at 6:53 pm

      this seriously looks like the best thing ever! i think i would eat the whole thing though!

      Reply
    35. la diva cucina says

      June 20, 2011 at 4:50 pm

      Looks delicious and my hubby stood behind me and read the post, drooling on my shoulder!

      Reply
    36. Jen says

      June 20, 2011 at 3:59 pm

      Adorable, creative and delicious! Good one Faith!

      Reply
    37. FOODESSA says

      June 20, 2011 at 3:49 pm

      Faith, you aren't alone when finding yourslef in a rut. It does seem that some days are better than most in the kitchen.
      Thank goodness for leftovers and your genious creativity...well done ;o)

      Ciao for now,
      Claudia

      Reply
    38. Heavenly Housewife says

      June 20, 2011 at 3:37 pm

      What a fun recipe! I could totally get stuck into this :D
      *kisses* HH

      Reply
    39. Juliana says

      June 20, 2011 at 3:13 pm

      Faith, I love the idea of a hamburger in a pie...looks beautiful and delicious. Very elegantly presented. Awesome pictures as well.
      Hope you have a wonderful week ahead :-)

      Reply
    40. BeadedTail says

      June 20, 2011 at 2:30 pm

      That looks so tasty! So creative too! Yum!

      Reply
    41. Jessica says

      June 20, 2011 at 2:19 pm

      Faith, this cheeseburger pie deserves an award! It looks amazing (love the sesame seeds on the "buns") and absolutely delicious! I think I know what I'm doing with the puff pastry in my freezer finally.

      Reply
    42. Nicole, RD says

      June 20, 2011 at 2:01 pm

      I think the "bun" crust is DARLING! Very clever! :) I love this idea, Faith! I think hubby would, too! I've been beat after work lately, and slacking on the workouts AND the cooking. Ek. I need to be inspired, and you did just that...gracias :)

      Reply
    43. Biren @ Roti n Rice says

      June 20, 2011 at 1:51 pm

      Looks so freah and delicious! The creamy garlic and chive dressing will be good with many other dishes.

      Reply
    44. Tanvi@SinfullySpicy says

      June 20, 2011 at 1:29 pm

      The last picture with salad on top just made me lick my lips- This pie is mouthwatering Faith.Lovely pictures with great colors from salad & tomatoes! I love your sauce serving dish

      Reply
    45. Monet says

      June 20, 2011 at 9:19 am

      I've been in a recipe rut too...but this is such a creative expression of one of my childhood favorites! I can't wait to give this recipe a try. Thank you for sharing it with me today. I wish I was spending the day in the kitchen (and not at work!). I hope you have a wonderful week, my friend!

      Reply
    46. marla says

      June 20, 2011 at 8:46 am

      Faith, everything about this looks amazing, sounds like your rut has passed. Those are awful! OK the salad on the top is the perfect accent to this - really makes it a full meal.

      We would love if you submitted this recipe & any two other entrees to this week of the Get Grillin' event that Cookin' Canuck and I am hosting. We have a big Ile De France Cheese giveaway going on :) http://su.pr/17fizq

      Reply
    47. Erica says

      June 20, 2011 at 8:45 am

      My husband would go NUTS for this! I love that the crust looks like a bread stick-yum, yum! What a creation :)

      Reply
    48. Sarah says

      June 20, 2011 at 7:51 am

      Bookmarked! This looks completely and utterly delicious! I love how creative and unique the foods you make are... I always know I can find something new to try on your site.

      Reply
    49. Carol @ There's Always Thyme to Cook says

      June 20, 2011 at 7:16 am

      My kiddos would definitely go for this. Looks fantastic!

      Reply
    50. Rosa says

      June 20, 2011 at 6:43 am

      Scrumptious! That pie is fabulous. A great summer dish.

      Cheers.

      Rosa

      Reply
    51. Jessie says

      June 20, 2011 at 6:40 am

      Faith, your cheeseburger pie is adorable! I love how you sprinkled sesame seeds on the crust to make it look like a cheeseburger bun - those little creative touches are just one of the many things I love about your cooking :) It's 7:30 am and I just had breakfast - and your first picture still has me drooling. Peter and I will definitely have to try this recipe!

      Have a great week, Faith!

      Reply
    52. Lisa says

      June 20, 2011 at 6:35 am

      Yum! Love this so much---I'm making it for my next girls night...my friends will devour it, I'm sure!

      Reply
    53. Blond Duck says

      June 20, 2011 at 6:16 am

      This is the most brilliant thing I've ever seen.

      Reply

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