hamburger pie

Oak Ridge, TN
Updated on Apr 4, 2011

OK, nothing fancy. I made this one up when the kids were small because I didn't feel like making and frying individual hamburgers, and besides I was out of buns and didn't want to run to the store. Now it's one of the "comfort food memories" of our family.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 35 Min
method ---
yield 5-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped very fine
  • 1 can crescent rolls or other pastry of your choice
  • 1/2 cup ketchup (approximate)
  • - a few squirts of mustard
  • - salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or more if you like)
  • 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)
  • - dill pickle slices or pickle relish (optional)
  • - chopped tomatoes, optional
  • - shredded lettuce, optional

How To Make hamburger pie

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Step 2
    Brown the ground beef and the onion in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook just enough to get the pink out; do not let it dry out.
  • Step 3
    Spread the Crescent roll dough like a crust over the bottom of an 8x12-inch baking dish.
  • Step 4
    Spread the crust with the ketchup. I didn't measure this amount exactly; I just squirted it on until I had enough to spread out. Add a few squirts or squiggly lines of mustard on top of the ketchup. The kids can do all the steps for the crust; they get a kick out of it.
  • Ready for the cheese to be added!
    Step 5
    Add salt and pepper to the ground beef, and stir in the mayonnaise until all is well-moistened. Spread the beef mixture evenly over the prepared crust.
  • Step 6
    Bake for 20 minutes. Then put the cheese evenly on top. Continue baking for another 15-20 minutes, until cheese melts and the crust is done to your liking.
  • ALL DONE! SMELLS WONDERFUL!
    Step 7
    Let cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Cut the pie into squares to serve. Top each serving with the bacon, dill pickle slices, lettuce, tomato, or any other toppings you like on your hamburgers.
  • Topped with hamburger dill slices - yummy!
    Step 8
    ANOTHER OPTION: If you like the taste of a Big Mac, use Thousand Island dressing instead of the mayonnaise.

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