Betty Crocker Bisquick Impossibly Easy Pies: Pies that Magically Bake Their Own Crust

by Betty Crocker Editors

Overview

Make tasty dinners and desserts easy as pie!

Do you have a box of Bisquick on your shelf? Why not whip up tempting home-baked pies that are impossibly easy and impossibly delicious? These pies magically make their own crust, and they're a hit with kids and adults alike. Whether filled with ground beef, chicken, cheese, vegetables, or fruit, they're perfect any night of the week-great after work or for casual get-togethers and potluck suppers.

Try These All-Time "Impossibly Easy" Favorites:
* Coconut Pie
* Chicken and Broccoli Pie
* Cheesy Tuna Pie
* Zucchini Pie
* French Apple Pie
* Cheeseburger Pie

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780764559174
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	08/13/2004
Series:	Betty Crocker Cooking
Edition description:	SPIRAL
Pages:	176
Sales rank:	469,204
Product dimensions:	5.25(w) x 7.69(h) x (d)

About the Author

With more than 75 million cookbooks sold since 1950, Betty Crocker is the name Americans trust most to level the culinary playing field with innovative new ways to make delicious simple through reliably tasty and intuitive kitchen solutions. For 100 years, Betty Crocker has provided advice to millions of Americans through cookbooks, magazines, and social media.

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Betty Crocker Bisquick Impossibly Easy Pies

Pies that Magically Bake Their Own Crust

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John Wiley & Sons

ISBN: 0-7645-5917-6

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Chapter One

Great Beef Ideas

Cheeseburger Pie 14 Bacon Cheeseburger Pie 15 Lasagna Pie 16 Taco Pie 17 Mexican Fiesta Pie 18 Tamale Pie 19 Beef Enchilada Pie 20 Barbecue Beef Pie 21 Beef and Broccoli Pie 22 Swiss-Beef Pie 23 Chili Pie 24 Beef Stroganoff Pie 25 Sloppy Joe Pie 26 Steak and Tomato Pie 27 Beef Steak Pie with Burgundy Gravy 28 Reuben Pie 29 Philly Cheese Steak Pie 30 Meatball Pie 31

Impossibly Easy

Cheeseburger Pie

Prep: 15 min Bake: 25 min Stand: 5 min

6 servings

1 pound lean ground beef

1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 ounces)

1/2 cup Original Bisquick mix

1 cup milk

2 eggs

Cheeseburger toppings, such as ketchup, pickles and mustard, if desired

1 Heat oven to 400°. Spray pie plate, 9 × 1 1/4 inches, with cooking spray. Cook beef, onion, salt and pepper in 10-inch skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain. Spread in pie plate. Sprinkle with cheese.

2 Stir Bisquick mix, milk and eggs in medium bowl with wire whisk or fork until blended. Pour into pie plate.

3 Bake about 25 minutes or until knifeinserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serve with cheeseburger toppings.

Reduced-Fat Impossibly Easy Cheeseburger Pie: Use Reduced Fat Bisquick mix and fat-free (skim) milk. Substitute 3 egg whites or 1/2 cup fat-free cholesterol-free egg product for the eggs and 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar or process American cheese (3 ounces) for the 1 cup cheese.

Crowd-Size Impossibly Easy Cheeseburger Pie: Double all ingredients. Spray 13 × 9 × 2-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Cook beef mixture in 12-inch skillet. Stir Bisquick mixture in large bowl. Bake 25 to 30 minutes.

1 SERVING: Calories 325 (Calories from Fat 190); Fat 21g (Saturated 10g); Cholesterol 135mg; Sodium 530mg; Carbohydrate 11g (Dietary Fiber 1g); Protein 23g % Daily Value: Vitamin A 8%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 18%; Iron 10% Exchanges: 1 Starch, 3 Medium-Fat Meat, 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 1

High Altitude (3500 to 6500 feet): Bake 30 to 35 minutes.

Impossibly Easy Bacon Cheeseburger Pie

Prep: 20 min Bake: 33 min Stand: 5 min

6 servings

1 pound lean ground beef

1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 cup shredded

Cheddar or process American cheese (4 ounces)

1/2 cup Original Bisquick mix

1 cup milk

2 eggs

1 medium tomato, sliced

3 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled

1 Heat oven to 400°. Spray pie plate, 9 × 1 1/4 inches, with cooking spray. Cook beef, onion and pepper in 10-inch skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain. Spread in pie plate. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the cheese.

2 Stir Bisquick mix, milk and eggs in medium bowl with wire whisk or fork until blended. Pour into pie plate.

3 Bake 25 minutes. Top with tomato, remaining 1/2 cup cheese and the bacon. Bake 5 to 8 minutes longer or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Reduced-Fat Impossibly Easy Bacon Cheeseburger Pie: Use 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar or process American cheese (4 ounces), Reduced Fat Bisquick mix and fat-free (skim) milk. Substitute 3 egg whites or 1/2 cup fat-free cholesterol-free egg product for the eggs.

1 SERVING: Calories 340 (Calories from Fat 205); Fat 23g (Saturated 10g); Cholesterol 140mg; Sodium 390mg; Carbohydrate 11g (Dietary Fiber 1g); Protein 24g % Daily Value: Vitamin A 12%; Vitamin C 4%; Calcium 18%; Iron 10% Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 1/2 Vegetable, 3 Medium-Fat Meat, 1 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 1

High Altitude (3500 to 6500 feet): Increase first bake time to 30 minutes.

Impossibly Easy

Lasagna Pie

Prep: 20 min Bake: 38 min Stand: 5 min 6 servings

1 pound lean ground beef

1/2 cup thick-and-chunky tomato pasta sauce

1/3 cup ricotta cheese

3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon milk

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 ounces)

1/2 cup Original Bisquick mix

1 cup milk

2 eggs

Additional thick-and-chunky tomato pasta sauce, heated, if desired

1 Heat oven to 400°. Spray pie plate, 9 × 1 1/4 inches, with cooking spray. Cook beef in 10-inch skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain. Stir in pasta sauce; cook until thoroughly heated.

2 Mix ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon milk and the salt in small bowl. Spread half of the beef mixture in pie plate. Drop cheese mixture by spoonfuls onto beef mixture. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Top with remaining beef mixture.

3 Stir Bisquick mix, 1 cup milk and the eggs in medium bowl with wire whisk or fork until blended. Pour into pie plate.

4 Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Bake 2 to 3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serve with additional heated pasta sauce.

1 SERVING: Calories 350 (Calories from Fat 190); Fat 21g (Saturated 9g); Cholesterol 135mg; Sodium 690mg; Carbohydrate 14g (Dietary Fiber 0g); Protein 26g % Daily Value: Vitamin A 12%; Vitamin C 2%; Calcium 30%; Iron 10% Exchanges: 1 Starch, 3 Medium-Fat Meat, 1 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 1

High Altitude (3500 to 6500 feet): Heat oven to 425°.

Impossibly Easy Taco Pie

Prep: 10 min Bake: 28 min Stand: 5 min 6 servings

1 pound lean ground beef

1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

1 envelope (1 1/4 ounces) taco seasoning mix

1 can (4 1/2 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained

1/2 cup Original Bisquick mix

1 cup milk

2 eggs

3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese (3 ounces)

Salsa, if desired

Sour cream, if desired

1 Heat oven to 400°. Spray pie plate, 9 × 1 1/4 inches, with cooking spray. Cook beef and onion in 10-inch skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain. Stir in taco seasoning mix (dry). Spread in pie plate. Top with chiles.

2 Stir Bisquick mix, milk and eggs in medium bowl with wire whisk or fork until blended. Pour into pie plate.

3 Bake about 25 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 2 to 3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serve with salsa and sour cream.

Reduced-Fat Impossibly Easy Taco Pie: Use Reduced Fat Bisquick mix, fat-free (skim) milk and shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese. Substitute 3 egg whites or 1/2 cup fat-free cholesterol-free egg product for the eggs.

1 SERVING: Calories 315 (Calories from Fat 170); Fat 19g (Saturated 8g); Cholesterol 130mg; Sodium 540mg; Carbohydrate 14g (Dietary Fiber 1g); Protein 22g % Daily Value: Vitamin A 18%; Vitamin C 2%; Calcium 20%; Iron 12% Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 1/2 Other Carbohydrate, 3 Medium-Fat Meat Carbohydrate Choices: 1

High Altitude (3500 to 6500 feet): Increase first bake time to about 28 minutes.

Impossibly Easy

Mexican Fiesta Pie

Prep: 20 min Bake: 35 min Stand: 5 min 6 servings

1 avocado, peeled and sliced

1 pound lean ground beef

1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

1 envelope (1 1/4 ounces) taco seasoning mix

1 can (4 1/2 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained

1/2 cup Original Bisquick mix

1 cup milk

2 eggs

1 medium tomato, sliced

1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese (2 ounces)

Sour cream, if desired

Chopped green onion, if desired

1 Heat oven to 400°. Spray pie plate, 9 × 1 1/4 inches, with cooking spray. Arrange avocado slices in pie plate. Cook beef and onion in 10-inch skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain. Stir in taco seasoning mix. Spoon into pie plate. Sprinkle with chiles.

2 Stir Bisquick mix, milk and eggs in medium bowl with wire whisk or fork until blended. Pour into pie plate.

3 Bake 25 minutes. Top with tomato slices; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 8 to 10 minutes longer or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with sour cream and green onion.

Reduced-Fat Impossibly Easy Mexican Fiesta Pie: Use Reduced Fat Bisquick mix, fat-free (skim) milk and shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese. Substitute 3 egg whites or 1/2 cup fat-free cholesterol-free egg product for the eggs.

1 SERVING: Calories 360 (Calories from Fat 200); Fat 22g (Saturated 8g); Cholesterol 125mg; Sodium 600mg; Carbohydrate 18g (Dietary Fiber 3g); Protein 22g % Daily Value: Vitamin A 24%; Vitamin C 14%; Calcium 18%; Iron 14% Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 2 Medium-Fat Meat, 2 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 1

High Altitude (3500 to 6500 feet): No changes.

Impossibly Easy Tamale Pie

Prep: 20 min Bake: 35 min Stand: 5 min

6 servings

1 pound lean ground beef

1/4 cup chopped onion

1 envelope (1 1/4 ounces) taco seasoning mix

1 can (8 ounces) stewed tomatoes, drained and chopped

1/2 cup frozen whole kernel corn, thawed and drained

1/2 cup Original Bisquick mix

1/4 cup yellow cornmeal

1 cup milk

2 eggs

1 Heat oven to 400°. Spray pie plate, 9 × 1 1/4 inches, with cooking spray. Cook beef in 10-inch skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain. Stir in onion and taco seasoning mix. Spread in pie plate. Sprinkle with tomatoes and corn.

2 Stir remaining ingredients in medium bowl with wire whisk or fork until blended. Pour into pie plate, lifting ingredients to allow Bisquick mixture to flow into pie plate.

3 Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Reduced-Fat Impossibly Easy Tamale Pie: Use Reduced-Fat Bisquick mix and fat-free (skim) milk. Substitute 3 egg whites or 1/2 cup fat-free cholesterol-free egg product for the eggs.

1 SERVING: Calories 305 (Calories from Fat 135); Fat 15g (Saturated 6g); Cholesterol 115mg; Sodium 560mg; Carbohydrate 22g (Dietary Fiber 2g); Protein 20g % Daily Value: Vitamin A 18%; Vitamin C 6%; Calcium 10%; Iron 14% Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 2 Medium-Fat Meat, 1 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 1 1/2

High Altitude (3500 to 6500 feet): Bake 35 to 40 minutes.

Impossibly Easy

Beef Enchilada Pie Prep: 25 min Bake: 35 min Stand: 10 min 6 servings

1 pound lean ground beef

1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

1 teaspoon chili powder

1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/2 cup taco sauce

2/3 cup finely crushed tortilla chips

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 ounces)

1/2 cup Original Bisquick mix

1 cup milk

2 eggs

1 Heat oven to 400°. Spray pie plate, 9 × 1 1/4 inches, with cooking spray. Cook beef, onion and garlic in 10-inch skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain. Stir in chili powder, oregano, salt, pepper and 1/4 cup of the taco sauce. Sprinkle tortilla chips in pie plate; top with 1/2 cup of the cheese. Spread with beef mixture.

2 Stir Bisquick mix, milk and eggs in medium bowl with wire whisk or fork until blended. Pour into pie plate.

3 Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Spread remaining 1/4 cup taco sauce over top; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake 3 to 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Reduced-Fat Impossibly Easy Beef Enchilada Pie: Use shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, Reduced Fat Bisquick mix and fat-free (skim) milk. Substitute 3 egg whites or 1/2 cup fat-free cholesterol-free egg product for the eggs.

1 SERVING: Calories 370 (Calories from Fat 205); Fat 23g (Saturated 10g); Cholesterol 135mg; Sodium 580mg; Carbohydrate 17g (Dietary Fiber 1g); Protein 24g % Daily Value: Vitamin A 12%; Vitamin C 4%; Calcium 18%; Iron 12% Exchanges: 1 Starch, 3 Medium-Fat Meat, 1 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 1

High Altitude (3500 to 6500 feet): Increase first bake time to 30 to 35 minutes.

Impossibly Easy

Barbecue Beef Pie

Prep: 20 min Bake: 30 min

6 servings

1 pound lean ground beef

1 small bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)

1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

1/3 cup barbecue sauce

1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 ounces)

1 cup Original Bisquick mix

1 cup milk

2 eggs

Additional barbecue sauce, heated, if desired

1 Heat oven to 400°. Spray pie plate, 9 × 1 1/4 inches, with cooking spray. Cook beef, bell pepper and onion in 10-inch skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain. Stir in 1/3 cup barbecue sauce. Spread in pie plate. Sprinkle with 3/4 cup of the cheese.

2 Stir Bisquick mix, milk and eggs in medium bowl with wire whisk or fork until blended. Pour into pie plate.

3 Bake 25 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup cheese. Bake about 5 minutes longer or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Serve with additional barbecue sauce.

1 SERVING: Calories 420 (Calories from Fat 235); Fat 26g (Saturated 12g); Cholesterol 145mg; Sodium 670mg; Carbohydrate 22g (Dietary Fiber 1g); Protein 26g % Daily Value: Vitamin A 12%; Vitamin C 10%; Calcium 24%; Iron 14% Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 3 High-Fat Meat Carbohydrate Choices: 1 1/2

High Altitude (3500 to 6500 feet): No changes.]

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Table of Contents

A Slice of History.

Great Unbelievably Easy Menus.

1. Great Beef Ideas.

2. Savory Chicken and Turkey Suppers.

3. Ham, Sausage and Bacon Pies.

4. Fish and Seafood Favorites.

5. Meatless Pies.

6. Fantastic Fruity Pies.

7. Sweet-Tooth Temptations.

Helpful Nutrition and Cooking Information.

Metric Conversion Guide.

Index.