Description
A gourmet twist on the classic cheeseburger, featuring savory beef, rich cheese, and aromatic herbs, all enveloped in a flaky crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made pie crust (buttery and flaky)
- 1 lb ground beef (grass-fed)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Fresh herbs (chives or parsley), finely chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, sauté chopped onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and ground beef; cook until browned. Season with smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and stir in Worcestershire sauce.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sharp cheddar and cream cheese until smooth. Fold in Dijon mustard and mayonnaise.
- Fit the pre-made crust into a pie dish, layer the cooked beef mixture, and pour the cheese sauce over it.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling.
- Let cool briefly, then top with halved cherry tomatoes and sprinkle fresh herbs.
Notes
Serve with a side salad and consider presenting on a rustic wooden board.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg