Ground beef casseroles became 'bakes' in 1950s suburbia when Pyrex dishes replaced cast iron for convenience cooking.
Cheeseburger Bake
Get ready to elevate your dinner game with this mouthwatering Cheeseburger Bake! Packed with juicy ground beef, gooey melted cheese, and fluffy eggs, this comforting dish is a fun twist on your favorite burger. Perfect for a cozy night in, it's a one-pan wonder that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Prep
10
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- Parsley (optional)optional
- 1 shallot
🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)
- 170 g cheddar cheese (6 oz)
- 8 eggs
- 60 ml whipping cream (2.03 fl oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (15 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (2.5 ml)
- salt and black pepper
📦Other(1)
- 450g minced meat (0.99 lbs)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Add olive oil to a pan and heat.
- 2
Add minced meat and fry, shredding while it cooks, until browned.
- 3
Add shallot and cook for a few minutes until tender.
- 4
Season with salt and black pepper.
- 5
Add garlic powder and cheddar cheese.
- 6
In a bowl, whisk together eggs and whipping cream.
- 7
Pour the egg mixture over the meat mixture in the pan.
- 8
Place pan in oven and bake at 350°F/175°C for 20 minutes.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Brown the ground meat at medium-high heat (325-350°F pan surface) without stirring for 2-3 minutes initially to develop Maillard reaction compounds that create deeper flavor through amino acid and sugar interactions.technique325-350°F pan surface
- ✓Use a 3:1 ratio of cream to eggs for the custard base to achieve proper coagulation at 350°F without curdling, as this ratio provides enough fat to protect proteins during baking.ingredient3:1 cream to egg ratio
- ✓Add the cheddar cheese to the hot meat mixture off-heat to prevent the proteins from seizing and creating a grainy texture, as cheese proteins denature rapidly above 180°F.techniqueBelow 180°F
- ✓Test doneness by checking that the center reaches 160°F internal temperature and jiggles slightly when shaken, indicating the egg proteins have set without overcooking into a rubbery texture.timing160°F internal temperature
- ✓Use an oven-safe skillet or transfer to a preheated baking dish to ensure even heat distribution and prevent thermal shock that could crack ceramic dishes or cause uneven cooking.equipment
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