Description
Hearty Carnivore Bacon Cheeseburger Pie delivers classic American comfort in a single skillet. Savory ground beef, crisp bacon, and melted cheese create a satisfying meal for meat enthusiasts who crave bold flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (454 g) ground beef (80/20 or fattier)
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Preparation: Ignite the oven to 350F (175C) and lavishly coat a 9-inch pie dish with cooking spray or butter, creating a non-stick canvas.
- Bacon Transformation: Render bacon pieces in a skillet over medium heat until achieving a crisp, bronzed texture. Extract the bacon, reserving the aromatic fat in the pan.
- Meat Foundation: Sear ground beef in the bacon-laden skillet, fragmenting the meat while introducing salt and pepper. Drain excess fat to maintain a lean profile.
- Layer Construction: Spread the seasoned beef uniformly across the greased dish, then cascade crispy bacon fragments and shredded cheddar cheese as a flavorful blanket.
- Creamy Fusion: Whisk eggs and heavy cream into a silky, homogeneous mixture that will bind the pie’s robust components.
- Final Assembly: Pour the egg mixture methodically over the meat, bacon, and cheese landscape, ensuring comprehensive coverage and flavor integration.
- Culinary Transformation: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until the surface achieves a golden-brown complexion and the center sets completely.
- Serving Ritual: Remove from the oven, allow a brief moment of rest, then slice and serve while maintaining peak temperature and succulence.
Notes
- Bacon Bliss: Crisp bacon thoroughly to enhance texture and prevent sogginess, ensuring maximum crunch and flavor distribution throughout the pie.
- Grease Management: Drain excess fat from ground beef carefully to prevent a greasy, heavy final dish and maintain a lighter, more balanced texture.
- Egg Mixture Mastery: Whisk eggs and cream vigorously to create a smooth, uniform custard that will bind ingredients perfectly and prevent lumpy or uneven layers.
- Temperature Precision: Let the pie rest for 5-10 minutes after baking to allow internal setting, which helps clean slicing and prevents immediate structural collapse.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 505
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 200mg