Since making a Southwestern Cheeseburger Pie during my 30 days of beans, I have been thinking about making another plain cheeseburger pie, and I finally  had the chance today. The best thing about this pie is that if you use an oven safe skillet (like a cast iron one), the whole thing can be cooked in one pan.  Of course, I did need a bowl to mix up the batter and a knife and cutting board to cut op the onions.  There was the grater, too.  But the point is that all of the dirty utensils can be washed while the pie is in the oven and you will still have time left to make a salad to go with it.  After dinner, clean up will be a snap.

This recipe began with some difficulty.  I was unable to find the little Bisquick booklet full of impossible pie recipes that has been in our family since the 1970’s, so I turned to the internet where I found this recipe that claimed to be Jimmy Buffet’s Cheeseburger in Paradise.  Because our family loves bolder flavors, I amped up the flavor by increasing the Worcerstershire sauce and adding some extra spices.

The recipe begins with browning ground beef with diced onions in a skillet.  After the meat is cooked and the excess grease drained away, the spices are added and stirred to be fully incorporated into the meat.

After it is cooked, spread the meat evenly across the bottom of the frying pan before being sprinkled evenly with shredded cheese.

Mix up the batter and pour the it over the top of the beef and cheese mixture, then put the whole thing in the oven and allow it to bake for 25 minutes until the top is golden brown and the filling has set up.Allow the pie to sit at room temperature for 5 minutes, then slice it into wedges and serve.   This cheeseburger pie was delicious and everyone was happy with the results.  Food Critic did request additional cheese next time, but he likes extra cheese on everything.