Sunday, March 30, 2008

Burger for a Bunch

I actually made the filling for this Saturday.
The recipe said it was okay to refrigerator up to a day.
This is a recipe my mom made for us growing up.
It had been ages since I had had it or my mom had made it.
Mom and dad came over for lunch so where able to check it out.
Mom said it was good although the meat filling looked more red.
I had a Pillsbury Cookbook that she had which said 1/4 cup catsup.
I also had found the recipe online and it said 3/4 cup catsup.
I used the online recipe. Mom agreed it was moisturer than hers.
Next time I will try 1/2 cup catsup instead - a happy medium!

Meat Filling (which can be made up a day ahead):
Bake up a pound of ground beef - then drain it.
To it mix together:
1 T mustard
3/4 cup potate flakes
1 egg
3/4 cup catsup
1/4 cup hamburger relish

Crust:
Melt 2 T butter and then add 1/4 c potato flakes and set aside.
Mix together:
another 1/4 potato flakes
2 cups regular flour
1 T Sugar
1 tsp. Cream of tarter
1 tsp. Baking Soda
½ cup milk
¼ cup mayonnaise
... cut in 1/3 cup margarine until coarse soft dough
Divide in half and make into balls.
Roll out on onto floured surface. (suggest 9 inch circle)
Place on baking pan (cookie sheet or pizza pan)
Spread meat filling to within 1/2 inch of edges.
Sprinkle with ½ cup shredded cheese.
Roll out remaining dough, place on filling and seal edges.
Brush with milk and top with "set aside" buttered potato flakes.
Bake at 375 for 20 - 25 minutes.

Variations: Used some extra shredded cheese for an even covering.

Online version found at The Roanoker Magazine.

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