Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 unit

Pie crust

pre-baked

0.75 pound

Hamburger

ground

0.75 cup

Swiss cheese

shredded

0.75 tsp

Pepper

ground

0.5 cup

Minced onion

minced

1 cup

Mayonnaise

2 unit

Large eggs

1 tsp

Allspice

ground

1.5 cup

Shredded cheddar cheese

shredded

0.75 tsp

Salt

0.13 tsp

Garlic powder

1 unit

Green pepper

diced

0.5 cup

Lowfat milk

0.33 cup

Cornstarch

Step 1
~4 min

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2
~4 min

Pre-bake pie crust at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.

Step 3
~4 min

Brown hamburger in a skillet and drain excess fat.

Step 4
~4 min

In a separate skillet, add a tablespoon of oil.

Step 5
~4 min

Add allspice, cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, minced onion, and diced green pepper to the skillet.

Step 6
~4 min

Cook until the vegetables are browned and softened.

Step 7
~4 min

Combine the cooked vegetable mixture with the browned hamburger.

Step 8
~4 min

In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, low-fat milk, large eggs, and 1/3 of the shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 9
~4 min

Mix the mayonnaise mixture well.

Step 10
~4 min

Add the meat mixture to the mayonnaise mixture and combine thoroughly.

Step 11
~4 min

Pour the combined mixture into the pre-baked pie shell.

Step 12
~4 min

Top with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 13
~4 min

Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes, or until the filling is set and the cheese is melted and golden brown.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use a store-bought or homemade pie crust.

Adjust seasoning to taste.

Add a sprinkle of paprika for color.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked later.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Serve with a dollop of sour cream.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green salad
Coleslaw

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

American

Cultural Significance

Comfort food

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Potlucks
Family gatherings

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner
Casual gathering

Popularity Score

60/100

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