1-Dish Cheeseburger Bake (Round)

Makes: 6 Servings

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Bake Time: 30 minutes

Meat

1/2 kilo (1 lb) ground beef

1/2 cup (120mL) diced onion, fresh OR frozen

1/4 teaspoon (1mL) salt

1/8 teaspoon (0.5mL) Spice Islands Black Pepper

Batter

Mazola Simplicity Cooking Spray

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour

2 envelopes Fleischmann's Quick Rise Yeast

2 teaspoons sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup very warm water (120° to 130°F)

2 tablespoons Mazola Corn Oil

Toppings

1/3 cup Thousand Island salad dressing

8 pickle slices OR 1-1/2 tablespoons relish

ketchup and mustard, to taste

6 slices Cheddar cheese

1/2 teaspoon Sesame Seeds (optional)

Directions

BROWN ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking up beef with a spoon as it cooks. Add onion, salt and pepper; cook until almost tender (about 3 to 4 minutes). Remove from heat; drain if necessary.

MIX batter ingredients in a pre-sprayed 9-1/2-inch deep dish pie plate while meat browns.

TOP batter with salad dressing, followed by the cooked meat mixture; spread evenly over surface of dough. Layer with pickles, ketchup, mustard and cheese slices. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired.

BAKE by placing in a COLD oven; turn oven to 350°F. Bake for 30 minutes or until done.

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