Description

Jackie Kennedy’s Dinner Pie is a comforting and hearty layered casserole featuring seasoned ground beef mixed with corn and BBQ sauce, topped with creamy mashed potatoes and melted cheddar cheese. This nostalgic dish combines savory flavors and creamy textures, baked to golden perfection for a warm, family-friendly dinner.

Ingredients

Scale

Potatoes

2–3 Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup whole milk or cream
Pinch white pepper
Salt and black pepper to taste

Beef Mixture

1 lb ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15.5 oz) can whole kernel corn, drained
3/4 cup BBQ sauce
Salt and black pepper to taste

Topping

1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions

Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the pie later.
Cook the potatoes: Place peeled and cubed Russet potatoes into a large pot of boiling water. Boil them for 12-15 minutes or until they are fork-tender. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
Brown the beef and sauté onions: While the potatoes cook, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and chopped onions to the skillet, cooking until the beef is browned and onions are softened, about 8-10 minutes.
Add garlic and seasonings: Mix in minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional minute to release garlic aroma.
Incorporate corn and BBQ sauce: Stir in the drained corn and BBQ sauce into the beef mixture. Remove the skillet from heat and set this mixture aside.
Prepare the mashed potato topping: Mash the cooked potatoes with softened cream cheese, butter, whole milk or cream, a pinch of white pepper, and salt and black pepper to taste. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Assemble the pie: Pour the beef and corn mixture evenly into a 9” x 13” baking dish. Spread the mashed potato mixture evenly over the beef layer.
Add cheese topping: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the mashed potatoes.
Bake the pie: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-35 minutes, or until the cheddar cheese is melted and browned around the edges.

Notes

Use Russet potatoes for a fluffy and creamy mashed potato topping.
Adjust the BBQ sauce quantity based on your preferred level of sweetness and tang.
For creamier potatoes, use cream instead of milk.
Let the pie rest for 5 minutes after baking before serving to allow layers to set.
This dish can be reheated in the oven or microwave and retains its flavor well.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Jackie Kennedy Dinner Pie, beef casserole, mashed potato pie, layered casserole, comfort food, BBQ beef pie, cheesy mashed potato bake