Why choose between a juicy cheeseburger and a perfectly gooey slice of pizza when this cheeseburger pizza is the best of both worlds? With seasoned ground beef, melty cheddar and mozzarella, and all your favorite cheeseburger toppings on a perfectly crispy crust, this is the ultimate hybrid meal. Cheeseburger pizza is the perfect mashup whether you’re making it for game night or just adding some flair to a weeknight dinner.
Recipe for Cheeseburger Pizza
Ingredients:
- 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 lb TBS ground beef
- Salt, pepper, and garlic powder (to taste)
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced dill pickles
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onions
- Optional: crumbled bacon, diced tomatoes, sesame seeds for crust
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (or according to your dough instructions).
2. Brown the Beef
Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook with salt, pepper, and garlic powder until no longer pink. Drain the excess grease.
3. Roll out the Dough
On a baking sheet or pizza stone, roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness. Brush the edges with olive oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
4. Make the Sauce
In a small bowl, mix the ketchup and mustard. Spread evenly over the dough as the base sauce.
5. Layer the Cheese
Top the sauce with half the cheddar, then the mozzarella, then the rest of the cheddar.
6. Add Toppings
Sprinkle on the cooked beef, pickles, onions, and any extras like bacon or tomatoes.
7. Bake
Put the pizza in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
8. Rest and Serve
Let the pizza sit for 10 minutes before cutting it into slices and serving it hot.
Tips & Variations
- Make It Vegetarian: Use plant-based ground beef or substitute the beef for mushrooms.
- Finish with Fresh Toppings: Add shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes after the pizza is done baking.
- Stuffed Crust: Try stuffing the crust with cheese or thinly sliced pickles.
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