Cheeseburger Pie (Jamie Deen)

DS and I saw this made on one of Paula Deen's shows. DS wanted to try it so we did. It was lots of fun and pretty tasty. I have changed it slightly since as written didn't work for us. (I can't divide puff pastry into 5 neat squares!) This recipe could easily be adapted to suit many tastes - add your own condiments or change it up entirely! We added caramelized onions. Times do not include puff pastry thaw time.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4 burgers

Ingredients

• 1  lb lean ground beef
• 1⁄2 cup sweet onion
• 1  tablespoon  steak seasoning (such as Montreal)
• 1  tablespoon  steak seasoning, sauce
• 4  slices cheese (American, Swiss, sharp cheddar or one of your choosing)
• 1  sheet frozen puff pastry
• 1  egg yolk
• 1  teaspoon water

Directions

1. Let frozen puff pastry sit at room temperature for approximately 20 minutes to thaw enough to easily work with it.
2. Preheat oven to 375°F and preheat grill or stovetop pan.
3. Mix ground beef, steak seasoning and steak seasoning sauce (use your hands, if necessary).
4. Form meat mixture into 4 smallish flat patties.
5. On grill (or stove-top), cook hamburgers to medium or medium-well.
6. Remove the burgers and top each with a slice of cheese.
7. Roll out the puff pastry, flattening slightly, and cut into 4 squares.
8. Cover each burger with a piece of puff pastry, flipping it over and wrapping around the bottom and pinching to seal the edges.
9. Place pies on ungreased baking sheet, pinched side down.
10. Whisk egg yolk and 1 tsp water.
11. Brush each pie with egg wash.
12. Bake for 15 minutes or until pie is golden brown.
13. Serve with condiments of your choosing.