Beef Puff Casserole

This is a really good version of a crustless cheeseburger pie. It's from the Better Homes and Gardens Quick and Easy Cookbook.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• BEEF MIXTURE

• 1  lb ground beef
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
• 1  egg, beaten
• 1⁄4 cup milk
• 3⁄4 cup  soft breadcrumbs (equvalent of 1 slice of bread, just throw it in the blender to make crumbs)
• 1  teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper

• CHEESE PUFF TOPPING

• 3  eggs
• 3  tablespoons milk
• 6  ounces cream cheese, cut up
• 4  ounces cheddar cheese, cubed

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375; spray an 8" round baking dish with non-stick spray.
2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, onion& thyme on a medium heat until the meat is browned& the onion is tender; drain off fat.
3. Stir together 1 egg and 1/4 cup milk; add bread crumbs, worcestershire sauce, salt& pepper.
4. Mix well, add the meat mixture, and mix well again.
5. Press the meat mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
6. In a blender, combine the 3 eggs and 3 tbs. of milk; cover and blend until smooth.
7. With the blender still running, add the cream cheese and cheddar cheese cubes through the opening in the lid; blend until nearly smooth.
8. Pour the cheese mixture over the meat.
9. Bake at 375 for 30-35 minutes or until the mixture is puffy and set.
10. The puff will remain creamy in the center.
11. Serve immediately.