Imagine all the yummy, gooey goodness of a cheeseburger wrapped up in flaky, buttery puff pastry – sounds amazing, right? It's quick. It's easy. It's your new go to busy-night dinner!
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🗝️ Key takeaways
- Cheeseburger pot pie is an easy meal made with simple ingredients the whole family will love—even the picky eaters!
- This delicious, one-skillet recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you need a quick dinner on the table in 30 minutes.
- Don't forget to drain the excess grease from the ground beef mixture before laying the puff pastry dough on top!
Savory ground beef filling, sautéed onions, and sharp cheddar cheese baked under flaky puff pastry—is your mouth watering yet?
Inspired by everyone's favorite drive-thru meal, cheeseburger pot pie is a huge hit with adults and kiddos alike!
🧾 Ingredients
This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the green recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.
📖 Variations
- A great way to jazz up your cheeseburger pot pie filling is with some herbs and spices such as garlic powder or fresh minced garlic, dried or fresh thyme, or chili powder for a touch of heat.
- I buy puff pastry sheets from the grocery store, but you’re welcome to try your hand at homemade puff pastry if you’re feeling adventurous!
- Feel free to use other types of melty cheese, like Colby jack, Monterey jack, pepper jack, or mozzarella cheese.
- For a lower sodium option, ditch the beef bouillon and use ¼ cup of beef broth instead.
- Sprinkle the top of the pastry with sesame seeds to make it taste like a cheeseburger bun!
🍴 Equipment
- Large skillet
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🥫 How to store leftovers
Cheeseburger pot pie is best enjoyed fresh out of the oven the same day it’s made.
Once the leftover cheeseburger pot pie has cooled to room temperature, refrigerate it in an airtight container for up to four days.
Pot pies don’t freeze great, but you can store leftovers in the freezer for up to three months. However, the pie crust gets a little soggy after thawing.
Reheat leftovers in an oven or air fryer at 350 degrees F for 10-15 minutes to make the crust nice and crispy again.
I don’t recommend reheating leftovers in the microwave since it will make the flaky crust a little gummy.
Expert tip:
Remember, fully brown the ground beef and onions over medium heat before adding the pastry on top. Raw meat won’t cook thoroughly in 20 minutes of baking time.
💭 Things to know
- Use a wooden spoon to break up the beef while it cooks. Metal utensils will scrape the bottom of your skillet, and cheap plastic utensils can melt!
- You don’t need to cook the filling in olive oil since the beef provides grease. That being said, I recommend draining the excess grease from the skillet so your filling isn’t too oily.
- Always roll out puff pastry sheets on a clean, lightly floured surface so it doesn’t stick or tear. Rolling it out on a piece of parchment paper will make it easier to transfer to the top of your skillet.
- Make sure your puff pastry is thawed and stored in the fridge until you’re ready to use it—don’t let it sit out at room temperature while you make the beef filling. Dough that’s too warm will leak out the butter in the oven and you won’t get flaky pastry.
- Brush the top of the puff pastry with an egg wash made from a beaten egg and a teaspoon of water. This will make the crust shiny and turn a beautiful golden brown in the oven.
- Place a baking sheet on the rack below your cheeseburger pot pie in the oven just in case any of the filling bubbles over the sides of the skillet.
- Serve your cheeseburger pot pie with ketchup, mustard, cheeseburger house sauce, or your favorite hot sauce for a spicy kick.
👩🍳 FAQs
Sure. I prefer puff pastry since the lighter texture better complements the hearty beef filling. Pie crust is denser and typically better suited to pot pies with white meats like chicken or turkey, but you do you!
It's usually pretty simple! Follow the instructions on the package for best results. Most will tell you to defrost the pastry in the fridge for a few hours or at room temperature for a half hour or so.
Sure! You can use a combination of melty cheeses like mozzarella cheese, Colby jack, Monterey jack, or pepper jack.
A light and refreshing simple green salad with a glass of dry red wine is my perfect pairing with cheeseburger pot pie. Some other great side dishes are roasted carrots, bell peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, or Brussels sprouts, French fries or sweet potato fries, corn on the cob, and coleslaw. Scroll down for more ideas!
The best way to reheat leftover cheeseburger pot pie is in a 350-degree oven or air fryer for 10-15 minutes, depending on the size of the portion. Watch it to make sure the crust doesn’t burn. Don’t reheat leftover cheeseburger in the pot pie unless you like gummy pastry crust.
📚 Related recipes
- Ground Beef Pot Pie is another great recipe made in your cast iron skillet with a veggie filling, rich cream sauce, and buttery crescent roll crust.
- Made with layers of hamburger meat, peppers, onions, and a light biscuit topping, Cheeseburger Paradise Pie is bound to become a staple meal in your family.
- Ready in under an hour, Chicken Pot Pie Skillet has all the flavor of classic chicken pot pie without the hassle!
🍽️ Serve with...
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The tart lemon custard and spicy-sweet crust of my Easy Lemon Bars Recipe with Gingersnap Crust make it the perfect dessert after a hearty meal!
📞 The last word
Y'all, this is one of the best things I've put on my table in a while. It's meaty and delicious - just like your favorite cheeseburger!
If you click on the number of servings in the recipe card you can adjust the measurements up or down for the exact number of servings you need.
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📖 Recipe
Cheeseburger Pot Pie
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- 2 pounds lean ground beef, I used 90/10
- 2 cups onion, peeled and chopped
- ½ cup boiling water
- 1 tablespoon Beef Better Than Bouillon
- ¼ cup pickle relish, sweet or dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F.
- Mix the bouillon with the hot water.
- Cook the beef and the onions in a heavy cast iron skillet.
- When the beef is browned and the onion is tender pour off any accumulated fat if necessary.
- Stir in pickle relish and bouillon.
- Turn off heat.
- Spread the Cheddar cheese over the top of the ground beef mixture, reserving ½ cup for the top if desired.
- Remove the puff pastry from the refrigerator and roll out so that it's large enough to cover your skillet or casserole dish.
- Carefully lay it over the cheese layer.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until the puff pastry is puffy and golden brown.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with green onion, and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use a wooden spoon to break up the beef while it cooks.
- You don’t need to cook the filling in olive oil since the beef provides grease. That being said, I recommend draining the excess grease from the skillet so your filling isn’t too oily.
- Always roll out puff pastry sheets on a clean, lightly floured surface so it doesn’t stick or tear. Rolling it out on a piece of parchment paper will make it easier to transfer to the top of your skillet.
- Make sure your puff pastry is thawed and stored in the fridge until you’re ready to use it—don’t let it sit out at room temperature while you make the beef filling. Dough that’s too warm will leak out the butter in the oven and you won’t get flaky pastry.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition information is estimated as a courtesy. If using for medical purposes, please verify information using your own nutritional calculator. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
This recipe has been tested several times. If you choose to use other ingredients, or change the technique in some way, the results may not be the same.
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