Description
Cheeseburger Cornbread Pie is a hearty comfort-food casserole that combines seasoned ground beef, melted cheddar cheese, and a fluffy golden cornbread topping. Packed with classic cheeseburger flavors, this family-friendly bake is perfect for weeknight dinners and potlucks.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 box (8.5 oz) cornbread mix
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup diced dill pickles (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9-inch pie dish or baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper.
- Spread the beef mixture evenly into the prepared dish.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of cheddar cheese over the beef.
- In a separate bowl, prepare the cornbread mix with the egg, milk, and sour cream.
- Pour the cornbread batter evenly over the beef layer.
- Top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the cornbread is golden and cooked through.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with diced pickles and fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Sharp cheddar cheese provides the best cheeseburger flavor.
- Dill pickles add an authentic burger-inspired touch.
- Ground turkey can be substituted for beef.
- Serve with ketchup, mustard, or burger sauce on the side.
- Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American