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Bacon Cheeseburger Pie

Sometimes, we need a new way to enjoy a classic. This is one of those recipes that I think would satisfy anyone who likes cheeseburgers, but might be looking for something new.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • Crust:
  • 1 20- oz box refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion paste
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • Filling:
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1 medium sweet onion diced
  • 1 1/2 lb ground beef extra lean
  • 2 TSP steak or hamburger seasoning to suit your tastes
  • 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1 Tbsp mustard
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheese cheese divided
  • 12 dillpickle chips pat dry using a paper towel

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven at 375°F. Spray with cooking spray a 9-inch deep-dish pie dish plate.
  • Mix all ingredients together for the crust. Press the ingredients into the bottom of a pie dish. Bake for fifteen minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool. Reduce oven temperature from 350°F to 350°F.
  • Meanwhile, in a large saucepan heat the bacon until crisp. Then, use a slotted spoon or a fork to remove the bacon. Reserve 2 tablespoon drippings. Mix in onion to the drippings and cook for 2-3 mins on medium-high, until translucent. Season with salt to taste.
  • Mix ground beef with the water until there is no pink left. Drain off any fat. Add Worcestershire sauce to the skillet. Turn off the heat.
  • Mix panko breadcrumbs. Add ketchup. Mustard, 1 cup shredded cheese. Crumbled bacon. Beat eggs. Mix well.
  • Spread the filling onto the hash brown crust. Top with dill pickles.
  • Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake for 35-40mins, or until set. Let cool off for 5 minutes before cutting.
  • If desired, serve with mustard or ketchup.