Description
Pizza burger pie blends American comfort classics into one mouthwatering fusion dish. Cheesy layers of ground beef, melted cheese, and crispy pizza crust promise a delicious adventure you won’t forget.
Ingredients
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Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup (4 ounces) low moisture, part-skim, shredded Mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Sauce and Vegetables:
- 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
- 1 can (3 ounces) chopped mushrooms, well drained
- Green bell pepper strips
- Sliced stuffed olives
Dry Ingredients and Seasonings:
- 2 cups Kellogg’s Corn Flakes cereal
- 1/2 cup fat-free milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dry minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon dry minced onion
- 1/2 teaspoon basil
- 2 teaspoons oregano
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) for optimal cooking temperature.
- Create a unique crust by blending fat-free milk, salt, and dry minced garlic in a mixing bowl.
- Pulverize Kellogg’s Corn Flakes cereal and incorporate thoroughly into the milk mixture.
- Firmly press the cereal combination into a pie plate, forming an even, compact base.
- Brown lean ground beef in a skillet, carefully draining any accumulated fat.
- Enhance the beef with tomato paste, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, sugar, dry minced onion, basil, and oregano, stirring until well combined.
- Distribute the seasoned beef mixture evenly across the prepared cereal crust.
- Generously sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the beef layer.
- Artfully arrange sliced olives and green bell pepper strips as a decorative topping.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese becomes completely melted and develops a golden, bubbly surface.
- Allow the pizza burger pie to rest for a few minutes before cutting into servings, ensuring clean slices and optimal flavor melding.
Notes
- Crush cereal completely to create a crispy, even base that holds together well when slicing the pie.
- Drain ground beef thoroughly to prevent excess grease and ensure a lighter, healthier dish.
- Consider using gluten-free corn flakes for those with wheat sensitivities, making the recipe more inclusive.
- Experiment with alternative protein options like ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for different dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 276 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 488 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg