Bacon Variations: For an extra flavor boost, try using flavored bacon, such as peppered or maple bacon. Make Ahead: You can prepare the pie in advance and refrigerate it before baking.

Casseroles like cheeseburger pie were a mid-century hit for a few reasons. Many women began to enter the workforce in the '60s and '70s, and casseroles allowed them to get a hot meal on the table ...