Cheeseburger (in Paradise) Pie
Do you ever get the urge to go out to eat but can't? Then, bring the restaurant to you. Cheeseburger (in Paradise) Pie is one of those great ground beef casseroles that tastes like it's from a restaurant. Worcestershire sauce and garlic add flavor while Cheddar cheese adds cheesy goodness. It's simple to throw together, so you'll be able to can get this Jimmy Buffett-inspired dinner on the table in no time.
This cheeseburger pie recipe is almost impossibly easy to make. It's so simple that we bet it will become your favorite cheeseburger casserole recipe. If you know how to brown ground beef, then you know how to make Cheeseburger Paradise Pie. Kids and adults alike will flock to this cheesy, flavorful casserole. You could easily turn this casserole into breakfast by substituting breakfast sausage for the ground beef. No matter how you make it, this cheeseburger casserole is sure to please.
Serves6
Preparation Time10 min
Cooking Time30 min
Cooking Vessel Size9-inch pie plate
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
- pinch salt
- pinch pepper
- 1 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup Bisquick
Instructions
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Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
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Spray a 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray.
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In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and onion until the beef is browned and the onion is translucent. If necessary, drain the excess grease from the skillet.
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Spread the beef mixture in the bottom of the pie plate. Sprinkle the beef and onions with the cheese.
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In a large bowl, combine the rest of the ingredients. Pour the mixture evenly over the beef.
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Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the top is golden brown or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
The Legend Behind the Song
Jimmy Buffet’s song “Cheeseburger in Paradise” is very popular, but you may not be aware of the story behind it. Buffet didn’t just write this song while sitting at home, comfortable and inspired. Legend has it, Buffet was out on a sailing trip on his boat, Euphoria. After being on the sea for days, eating only fish and canned goods, Buffet and his crew finally landed at the island Tortola in need of repairs. The crew members were so happy to finally be on land again, and much to their surprise, they found a local restaurant with American cheeseburgers on the menu. They quickly went in and placed their orders, making specific requests to how their burgers were cooked. They were so hungry that even though the burgers were overcooked and on burnt buns, they tasted delicious to Buffet and the sailors. And that is the event that Buffet based “Cheeseburger in Paradise” off of.
Learn how to brown ground beef with this instructional video!