Cheeseburger-and-Fries Pies

Refrigerated pie crusts are cut into quarters and filled with a cheeseburger and fry mixture for a dinner your kids will ask for again and again.

from Parents Magazine

Cheeseburger-and-Fries Pies
Yield: 8 pies Cook 14 mins Cool 5 mins Bake 400°F 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 4 1/4 ounce packages extra-crispy microwave-ready fries
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1/2 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup beef or chicken broth
  • 1 package refrigerated piecrusts (2 crusts)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped hamburger-pickle slices
  • 8 slices cheddar or American cheese

Make It

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Prepare fries according to package directions, then cut into bite-size pieces. In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat and add onion. Cook until soft, about 6 minutes. Add ground beef and salt and cook, breaking up beef with a spoon, until cooked through, about 5 minutes.

2. Stir in ketchup and broth and cook 3 minutes more. Stir in fries and cool 5 minutes. Roll out piecrusts and cut each into quarters. Spoon filling into crusts. Top with pickles and a slice of cheese. Fold edges of crust up to form packets; seal edges. Place on a baking sheet and bake 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving: cal. (kcal): 492, Fat, total (g): 31, carb. (g): 40, fiber (g): 1, pro. (g): 12, calcium (mg): 162, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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