Burgers for a Bunch

Name: Burgers for a Bunch
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Ingredients: FILLING:; 1 pound ground beef; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3/4 cup instant potato flakes; 1 large egg, beaten; 1/4 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup hamburger relish; 1 tablespoon prepared mustard; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; CRUST:; 1/2 cup butter, divided; 1/2 cup instant potato flakes, divided; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; Additional milk

I used to make this often when my children were small and I worked full-time. It's easy to prepare the night before, then pop into the oven shortly before suppertime. We still like it—even as a cold snack!—Nancy C. Latham, Moses Lake, Washington

Ingredients

FILLING:
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup instant potato flakes
1 large egg, beaten
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup hamburger relish
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
CRUST:
1/2 cup butter, divided
1/2 cup instant potato flakes, divided
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 cup mayonnaise
Additional milk

Directions

In a large skillet, cook beef, onion, salt and pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the potato flakes, egg, ketchup, relish and mustard; set aside.
For crust, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan. Stir in 1/4 cup potato flakes; set aside.
In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cream of tartar and baking soda and remaining potato flakes. Cut in remaining butter; add milk and mayonnaise. Blend until a soft dough forms.
Divide in half. On a floured surface, roll one portion of dough into a 10-in. circle. Place in a 9-in. pie plate. Spread with meat filling; sprinkle with cheese. Roll out remaining dough and place on top of filling. Seal and flute edges. Brush with milk; sprinkle with reserved buttered potato mixture.
Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into wedges to serve.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 464 calories, 26g fat (12g saturated fat), 97mg cholesterol, 915mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 17g protein.

Originally published as Burgers for a Bunch in Country Ground Beef

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bopeep253

Jun 5, 2010

I have been making this recipe since 1973 and just love it! I misplaced the recipe I was given in the 70's and decided to "google" the recipe, and there to my surprise, it was!! So glad that I found it. It is a very simple recipe, but everyone seems to like it.Thanks to Google for directing me to Taste of Home!Karen DavisChula Vista, Ca