Description
Hillbilly Pie is a comforting and hearty American casserole featuring a savory ground beef mixture topped with creamy cheddar cheese and a golden cornbread crust. Perfect for family dinners or potluck gatherings, this easy-to-make dish combines classic Southern flavors with minimal prep and cooking time.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Mixture
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (15-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
Toppings and Cornbread
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 (8.5-ounce) box cornbread mix (plus eggs and milk per package instructions)
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×9-inch or 11×7-inch baking dish thoroughly with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook Beef Mixture: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef along with the diced yellow onion. Cook until beef is fully browned and onions are softened, approximately 7 to 8 minutes. Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
- Season and Combine: Stir into the cooked beef mixture the garlic powder, salt, black pepper, drained whole kernel corn, and the can of cream of mushroom soup. Mix everything thoroughly to combine the flavors well, then transfer this mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Add Cheese Layer: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the beef and corn mixture to create a flavorful cheese layer.
- Prepare Cornbread Batter: Following the instructions on the cornbread mix package, prepare the batter using the required eggs and milk. Pour this batter gently over the cheddar cheese layer, spreading it lightly to cover the entire surface.
- Bake: Place the assembled dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the cornbread topping turns golden and is cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Let the Hillbilly Pie cool for 5 to 10 minutes after baking to set. Then slice and serve warm for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- You can substitute the cream of mushroom soup with cream of chicken or cream of celery soup, depending on taste preference.
- For added spice and flavor, consider mixing chopped jalapeños or green chiles into the cornbread batter before topping the cheese layer.
- This pie is a budget-friendly dish that works well for casual weeknight dinners or as a crowd-pleasing potluck entrée.
