🍽️ Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
Ground beef (80/20)
1 lb
Browned and drained
Onion, diced
1 small
Sweetness and aroma
Shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup
Divided — some in, some on top
Milk
½ cup
Whole milk for richness
Mayonnaise
½ cup
Adds creaminess and tang
All-purpose flour
½ cup
Thickens the custard
Eggs, large
2
Binds everything together
Mustard (yellow or Dijon)
1 tsp (optional)
Adds that classic burger zing
Salt and pepper
To taste
Essential seasoning
Pre-made pie crust
1 (9-inch)
Or use homemade for extra flakiness
✅ Optional upgrades:
Add chopped dill pickles to the beef for tang
Sprinkle crumbled bacon on top before baking
Drizzle with ketchup or hot sauce after baking
🥣 Step-by-Step: How to Make Southern Style Cheeseburger Pie
Step 1: Preheat & Prep
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Place pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish — crimp edges if desired
Step 2: Cook the Beef
In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef until no pink remains
Drain excess fat
Add diced onion and cook 3–5 minutes until soft
Season with salt, pepper, and mustard
Spread beef mixture evenly in the pie crust
✅ Pro Tip: Don’t skip draining the fat — it keeps the pie from getting greasy.
Step 3: Make the Custard
In a bowl, whisk together:
Milk
Mayonnaise
Flour
Eggs
Whisk until smooth and slightly frothy — this creates a light, golden top layer.
Step 4: Assemble the Pie
Pour the custard mixture over the beef
Sprinkle 1 cup cheddar cheese on top (reserve a handful for golden meltiness)
✅ Why mayo? It adds moisture and richness — a Southern secret!
Step 5: Bake to Golden Perfection
Bake 30–35 minutes, until:
The center is set (no jiggle)
The top is golden brown
The cheese is bubbly and melted
Step 6: Cool & Serve
Let rest 5–10 minutes — this helps it set for cleaner slices
Cut into wedges and serve warm
✅ Serving ideas:
With a side of coleslaw
A pickle spear on the side
A cold glass of sweet tea
Leftovers? They reheat beautifully in the oven or microwave.
🧑🍳 Pro Tips for the Best Pie Every Time
Use room-temperature eggs
Helps custard blend smoothly
Don’t overbake
Keep it moist, not dry
Add pickles to the beef
Classic cheeseburger flavor
Skip the crust for low-carb
Pour mixture into a greased dish — still delicious
Double the recipe
Freeze unbaked pie for later — just add 10 mins to bake time
🍽️ Final Thoughts: Sometimes the Best Meals Aren’t Complicated — They’re Just Made with Heart
We chase gourmet recipes.
We buy specialty ingredients.
We scroll for hours looking for the “perfect” dinner.
But the truth is:
The meals we remember aren’t the fancy ones.
They’re the ones that fill the house with warmth.
The ones the kids fight over.
The ones that say, “I love you,” without saying a word.
Southern Style Cheeseburger Pie is exactly that.
So next time you’re tired, busy, or just craving something real…
Don’t overthink it.
Brown the beef.
Whisk the custard.
Bake the pie.
Because sometimes, the difference between “I don’t know what to make” and “This is exactly what I needed”…
Isn’t in the recipe.
It’s in the crust.
And once you make this?
You’ll understand why Southern comfort food never goes out of style.
