This cheeseburger quiche tastes just like the hamburger I’m always craving. Packed with protein from ground beef and bacon, this quiche is a quick and easy dinner solution I’ve made countless times. You’ll be surprised how much it tastes like a real bacon cheeseburger.
I wanted this quiche to capture the precise flavor of a bacon cheeseburger, but wasn’t really sure if that was possible using a quiche as a guide. I’ve used a crust to mimic the burger buns and topped it with a thick layer of two types of cheese. In the center, the combination of ground beef and bacon forms “the burger“. However, what makes it most authentic-tasting is my last minute addition of dill pickle relish. Specifically, the relish gives it the “cheeseburger-esque” taste I was looking for. Omitting it, in my opinion, means missing out on a significant flavor opportunity.
The first bite of this quiche surprised me. I’m seeing quiche, but I’m tasting a burger. You’ll get it once you taste it for yourself.
Have a family member that will not eat quiche? Surprise them with this cheeseburger version. I think they’ll be pleasantly surprised.
Do you love the idea of a cheeseburger morphed into a completely different meal? If yes, give my cheeseburger mac and cheese, my bacon cheeseburger soup or bacon cheeseburger salad a try!
Why I Love This Recipe
- Satisfying: This hamburger quiche satisfies my craving for a burger.
- Escapes the Routine: I like switching up a routine meal into something a little more unique.
- Comfort Food: The bacon cheeseburger flavors are spot on and really transfer in every bite of this cheeseburger quiche.
Ingredients
- Dill pickle relish: I added the relish for that tangy, slightly sweet flavor reminiscent of a cheeseburger with pickles. As a biased dill pickle lover, you’d know from my dill pickle soup that dill pickle can truly enhances a dish. Sweet pickle relish doesn’t cut it here!
- Prepared yellow mustard: Adds an acidic element and is a common ingredient for cheeseburgers.
- Hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco): I added this for complexity and depth, not heat.
- Salt and pepper: Necessary flavor enhancers.
- Deep dish pie crust: You can make your own or use a refrigerated or frozen crust. This is the “buns” portion of your cheeseburger. See recipe card for everything you need to know about the crust.
- Ground beef: I make sure to use at least 93/7 ground beef (drained well), otherwise the extra fat will pool in your ground beef quiche.
- Plum/Roma tomatoes: I love these flavorful tomatoes for this quiche recipe.
- Bacon: For obvious reasons I used crumbled bacon to make this taste like a bacon cheeseburger.
- Eggs: Binds the ingredients together, and is what gives the quiche its creamy and custard-like texture.
- Heavy cream: The heavy cream adds a nice mouthfeel to this recipe.
- Milk: I like using whole milk for the best flavor.
- Extra sharp cheddar: I love extra sharp for its bold flavor!
- Parmesan cheese: The saltiness of the Parm adds to the overall flavor of this ground beef quiche.
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How Do You Make It
Find the complete recipe with measurements in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Making the Filling
- Step One: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Step Two: Meanwhile, cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until it’s no longer pink; then, drain any excess fat. In addition, add tomatoes, onion, relish, and bacon to the skillet, and stir. Set the mixture aside.
- Step Three: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, milk, mustard, pepper sauce, salt, and pepper. Set the mixture aside.
Filling the Pie Crust
- Step Four: Place the pie crust into a 9″ deep-dish pie plate (make sure it’s deep dish, as a regular one won’t accommodate the mixture) and flute the edges. If I’m using a refrigerated pie crust, I like to roll it out a bit more with a rolling pin to fit the deep-dish plate. (You can use homemade pie crust or purchase frozen deep-dish pie crusts; just make sure they are completely thawed out.)
- Step 5: Transfer ground beef-bacon mixture into the prepared crust.
- Step Six: Pour the egg mixture over the meat and I like to gently use a fork to distribute the meat, allowing the egg mixture to settle in between. Sprinkle the cheeses evenly over the top.
- Step Seven: Bake for 45-60 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Sometimes I cover the edges with foil during the last 15 minutes to avoid overbrowning. I let the ground beef quiche stand for 15 minutes before cutting into it.
Garnish
- Step Eight: Additionally, I like to top each slice of cheeseburger quiche with extra tomato, bacon, lettuce, pickle relish or whatever feels good at the moment.
Recipe Tips
- Use a deep dish pie to avoid the cheeseburger quiche ingredients from overflowing in the oven. I found that out the hard way!
- Really resist the urge to add the whole pound of ground beef. Using the whole pound is a big cause of overflow. Use the extra in another meal.
- I make refrigerated pie crust fit into a deep-dish plate, by rolling it out a little bit more with a rolling pin. (You can make your own pie crust or purchase frozen deep dish pie crusts; just make sure it’s completely thawed out.)
- Garnish each slice with all the regular cheeseburger fixings.
Storing and Reheating
How To Store Leftover Quiche
- This ground beef quiche is easily stored in the refrigerator covered with plastic and still in the pie dish.
- In addition, I’ve also tightly wrapped each piece separately to lock in the moisture.
How To Reheat Leftover Quiche
- I like to reheat my leftover hamburger quiche in the oven (my favorite method), the microwave or a toaster oven.
- Wrapped in foil and warmed in the oven takes the longest, but I think tastes closest to freshly made.
- I find the microwave works well, but the crust never gets to be as crispy as oven warmed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Freeze The Whole Hamburger Quiche?
- Yes, absolutely can freeze the whole bacon cheeseburger quiche recipe.
- Once your hamburger quiche is made, let it completely cool and wrap tightly with plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Place it in the freezer for up to three months before baking.
Cheeseburger Quiche
Ingredients
- 3/4 lb lean ground beef (93/7)
- 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup dill pickle relish
- 1/2 cup crumbled, cooked bacon
- 5 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 tsps prepared yellow mustard
- 1 tsp hot pepper sauce
- 1/2 tsp table salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 deep dish pie crust* see notes
- 6 oz extra sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Optional Garnishes:
- Additional pickle relish, crumbled bacon, chopped onion, tomato, mayonnaise and shredded lettuce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomatoes, onion, relish and bacon. Set aside.3/4 lb lean ground beef (93/7), 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped, 1 medium yellow onion, chopped, 1/2 cup dill pickle relish, 1/2 cup crumbled, cooked bacon
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs, cream, milk, mustard, pepper sauce, salt and pepper. Set aside.5 large eggs, 1 cup heavy whipping cream, 1/2 cup whole milk, 2 tsps prepared yellow mustard, 1 tsp hot pepper sauce, 1/2 tsp table salt, 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- Unroll pie crust into a 9″ deep-dish pie plate (make sure it’s deep dish, otherwise, the mixture will not fit) and flute the edges. (To make refrigerated pie crust fit into a deep-dish plate, roll it out a little bit more with a rolling pin.) (You can make your own pie crust or purchase frozen deep dish pie crusts; just make sure it’s completely thawed out.)Â1 deep dish pie crust* see notes
- Transfer meat mixture into prepared crust. Pour egg mixture over the meat and use a fork to move the meat around, letting the egg mixture settle in between. Sprinkle with cheeses.6 oz extra sharp cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- Bake for 45-60 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. If necessary, cover edges with foil during the last 15 minutes to prevent overbrowning. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.
- Garnish with preferred toppings.Additional pickle relish, crumbled bacon, chopped onion, tomato, mayonnaise and shredded lettuce
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Notes
Nutrition
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gfe--gluten free easily says
This recipe looks and sounds like a slightly more decadent version of a cheeseburger pie I once made. Very appealing. I love when your boys give you a cooking mission (not that they need to, because you had so many great ideas on your own). I bet they were happy you obliged!
Shirley
Amanda says
Wow! That’s amazing, a hamburger in a pie plate, I bet it was fabulous!
nina says
Counting calories is not my favorite, but I think for this quiche it would be best to not do it at all!!! This is a man’s kinda food….my man!!!
Novus says
Nutrition info for 1 of 8 slices
Calories: 352
Carbs: 8
Fat: 26
Protein: 22
(I used a potato crust instead of a flour crust (burger & fries!) plus I omitted the Parmesan.)
Alta says
You’re right – I think my husband would love it! And the kids too!
Lea Ann says
my..my.my..doesn’t that look decadent. I was not surprised when I saw it was from Taste of Home and don’t blame your son for calling it out.
Stephanie says
I have a Cheeseburger Pie that sounds similar. My boys and hubby love it. I think the hubby likes it because it’s a combination of two good things-cheeseburger & pie.
BTW, I must have strange boys (7 & 3) because they won’t eat their food if it is separated. Also, they tend to eat their veggies first and meat last. They even eat lima beans. đŸ™‚
Flea says
Oh dang. No wondering anymore why your hubby gained ten pounds. I’d try this tonight, but my daughter’s vegetarian friend will be here for dinner.
deb says
This looks amazing! I’d love to sub half and half for the heavy cream…possibly sweet pickle relish, which my husband loves, for the dill pickle relish.
Can I do this without disastrous results??
Larry says
This dish looks incredible and I think I want to try all of your superbowl appetizers.
Cathy at Wives with Knives says
Considering how much my family likes cheeseburgers I know they would love this.
June says
Calories – some things are exempt from worry and this is one of them. Looks incredible!
Mental P Mama says
You are killing me!!!!!
Mary says
I would do this for brunch, but if you substitute breakfast sasuage for the beef, then breakfast food all the way.
Lena in VT says
Oh my word we have to have this, my husband said HE HAS to have it too.
Natasha - 5 Star Foodie says
A cheeseburger quiche sounds fantastic, yum!
Tupper Cooks says
My god, you’ve done it again- we’re talking comfort food with a capital “C”. Awesome!
Tammy says
Wow, just wow!! The whole family would love that… (well not my son, but he doesn’t like anything)
Lisa says
I really like quiche. This would definitely be a new flavor worth trying. My men do love cheeseburgers!
Donald says
OMG
dawn says
I just printed this out. This is my kind of comfort food.
Mary says
This looks amazing! My grandsons will thank you :-).
j3nn says
I love when foods are mixed, I purposely do it on my plate. This looks SO good! I’d eat it with a side of mashed potatoes. đŸ™‚
Jenn
Year on the Grill says
a meat lovers delight
Jennifer says
I would eat this, in a heart beat, but my husband and daughter wouldn’t touch it even if I wrapped in $100 dollar bills. đŸ˜‰
Memoria says
Oh, man!! Your son has great taste!! I think I would even tolerate the relish for this dish. I think my woman (AND myself), not just a man, would get over her dislike for quiche for this, and I’m an example of that! YUMMY!
dawn says
Printing…making….tonight.
KathyB. says
This looks soooooooo good! My granddaughter and I made your tacoritos tonight and they are delicious! I froze half the batch to take to a potluck later this weekend. I will be making these again. Thanks!This new recipe seems to be following the same theme, cheese, meat, calories of yummy and filling food almost everyone likes, a LOT! Another ‘must make’ recipe Cathy.
Karen says
I made this last night – made my own crust as well. It came out fantastic. I did make a mistake and added a whole package of ground beef – not realizing it was just over a one pound package. So it was a little “beefy” and it overflowed. Definite tip: make sure you have foil covered pan underneath quiche just in case it over flows. I did and it no mess in my oven.
A definite keeper and repeat. Thanks so much.
Bob says
Well, I’ll eat quiche. And I’d eat that all over the place. Although I certainly wouldn’t think about the calorie count either. heh.
grace says
ho. ly. yum. what a brilliant idea–huge pat on the back for the creator of this! your version looks delightful, cathy, and i’d wager that the leftovers are just as good. calories shmalories.
Lynn says
Would it be too SNL skitish for me to want to put a slice in between a hamburger bun and then put MORE garnish on top of that? (and perhaps deep fry it….?) Just kidding. This looks delicious on its own. Can you tell I’ve been eating really healthy all week so far and am slowly caving? ;o)
My best, Lynn
Audrey at Barking Mad says
This looks so good! I think I know what we’re having for dinner Friday night! Now all I have to do is convince my 4 year old, that it really IS good! Oiy! Picky kids!
Marlene says
YUM!!! I cannot wait to try this recipe. (Thanks, Auds…for turning me onto this blog!)
Kelsey says
This was so good, the kids loved this cheeseburger quiche! It was just perfect with a store-bought crust!
Noble Pig says
Well, the half and half will probably be fine. With the relish I think it would depend on how you usually eat your burgers, with dill pickles or sweet pickles? If you eat them with dill, i would stick with that, but it’s totally up to you.
Pam says
This would make my whole family happy!
Robin Sue says
That is cool that they asked for this, wonder if my gang would like this pie. I sure would!
Juliana says
What a nice quiche…my mouth is watering at the pictures…very rich and flavorful, yummie…I could have it at anytime đŸ™‚
cara says
found your blog today, enjoyed spending an hour or so checking it out, looking forward to following you. Just read your about me, laughed out loud reading about your youngest child… you could have been writing about mine!
Lisa Sipple says
Oh that slab of cheese has me drooling, LOL.
Howard Beale says
Your killing me over here! some craft beer would be perfect with this.
Julie says
Your kids have a great eye for picking out the good stuff. Very nice đŸ™‚
Lynda says
If it has bacon, it must be good! And all that gooey cheese! My kids didn’t like things mixed together either.
Linda says
My daughter loved this hamburger quiche! Relish seemed a wild addition, but it made the taste more cheeseburger-ish. Will be making again soon.
Kim says
This was delicious! I also made your jalapeno popper dip yesterday and it was a big hit! Thanks for that recipe:D
LilSis says
I should know better than to look at your posts before I’ve eaten breakfast! I wish I had a big ole slice of this beefy cheeseburger quiche right now! *drool*
katie says
Must eat this now! I should not look at your blog during lunch time.
Rachel the SdOC says
Mmmmmm…I would demand someone make this for me too. I have a man who won’t eat quiche, but that’s because of his anti-cheese/meat stance. As I see it, more for me!
Mrs. L says
Your kids have good taste!
megan says
I think it’s a crime that calories even exist! This looks awesome and very family friendly!
Jennifer Fun House says
Oooooh! This looks good! I will definitely give it a try!!
Shelley says
Oh my! I was skeptical, but gave this a whirl (doubled the recipe in fact & made 2). My family loved, LOVED this dish – all 5 kids & the man! I now have a sliver of one quiche left. Will definitely make it again :)(btw, I used half & half instead of cream – it’s what I had on hand).
Danielle says
This looks really interesting…bacon, beef, cheese, what’s not to like? I however do not like pickles on my hamburgers-I will eat them separate but not on the meat, strange, maybe. I have to think hard about adding or omitting that relish…
Kelly says
Loved this, thanks for sharing! I switched with ground turkey and my husband didn’t even notice… usually hates turkey! Great stuff.
Marjie says
Cathy, I’ve made a variation of this twice and blogged about it today. Of course, I gave you credit. Thanks for a wonderful meal!
Ryan says
Just made this recipe, and it was really good. I used sweet relish over dill; because, no one I was making the dish for (nor do I) likes dill. Oh, and I didn’t have a deep dish to cook it in so I used two 9 inch regular pans, which worked out fine (I just need more cheese). In fact, my mom said she would have rather have it cooked in regular pans over deep-dish pans. Thank you, Cathy, and I love the site. You are the best! Everyone of your recipes turns out perfect.
Jenni says
My boyfriend LOVES blue-cheese burgers, would blue-cheese crumbles bake OK in the oven? Instead of adding bacon (or with it, depends on what he likes) I plan on putting a layer of blue-cheese between the meat/veggie layer. I’m hoping that the blue-cheese won’t get out of control and burn or something. Any experience with blue-cheese?
Elizabeth says
We had this for supper tonight .It was really, really good. My elderly mother who is 89 loved it. I will be making this again. She said we had been finding the best recipes lately. You can make some changes with this without hurting the flavor any if you want or need to. Thanks for the recipe.
Cathy says
Thanks for letting us know you enjoyed it!!
Julie Mora says
I made this tonight and it was yummy!!!!! I kind of messed up and mixed the meat with the eggs and eggs and milk instead of pouring it over. I guess I’ll just have to try again. Oh darn!!!!! My Husband and Mom gave it a 10 out of 10.
Laura says
I have two in the oven now! I found this site on stumbleupon.com and am so thankful I did. You have the most amazing and delicious recipies. I can’t wait to try this one! I make a family favorite Quiche Lorraine and this seemed to be the perfect way to mix it up a bit. 24 minutes and counting. Keep up the good work!
Cathy says
Thank you, enjoy!
Renee Thiegpin says
I make a quiche every week to have breakfast for the week and this is definitely my new favorite!
Toni says
This was so good!! My kids loved it! It was a huge dinner at my house last night!