Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Prepare the Pan: Roll out the pie crust or puff pastry. Fit it into a greased 9-inch round cake pan, trimming any excess dough around the edges.
Prepare Beef Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Evenly spread this beef mixture over the pastry base in the cake pan.
First Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 15 minutes. After baking, remove from oven and carefully drain any excess grease.
Prepare Cheese Mixture: While the beef is baking, in a separate bowl, mix together the cheddar cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and mustard until well combined.
Add Cheese Layer: Spread the cheese mixture over the pre-baked beef layer.
Second Bake: Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese layer is melted and bubbly and the pastry edges turn golden brown.
Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool in the pan for about 5 minutes. Then, carefully flip it onto a serving plate to present it upside-down.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Caloric Information: Approximately 540 kcal per serving
This unique dish combines the heartiness of a meatloaf with the decadence of a cheesy layer, all encased in a flaky crust, making it a perfect centerpiece for a casual dining experience.
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