Description
Cheeseburger Pizza is a delightful fusion of two classic comfort foods: the juicy cheeseburger and the cheesy pizza. This innovative dish combines seasoned ground beef, tangy pickles, melted cheeses, and a special sauce atop a crispy pizza crust, offering a unique and satisfying meal that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- Ground beef
- Onion, chopped
- Ketchup
- Yellow mustard
- Mayonnaise
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Dill pickle slices
- Optional: lettuce, tomato slices, sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 220°C (425°F).
- Prepare Sauce: In a bowl, mix together ketchup, yellow mustard, and mayonnaise to create the special sauce.
- Cook Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until the beef is browned and the onion is translucent. Drain excess fat.
- Prepare Dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a baking sheet or pizza stone. If desired, brush the edges with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds for a burger bun effect.
- Assemble Pizza: Spread the special sauce evenly over the dough. Sprinkle a layer of shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Distribute the cooked beef and onion mixture over the cheese. Add dill pickle slices and any additional toppings like tomato slices or . Top with another layer of shredded cheeses.
- Bake: Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven and, if desired, top with shredded lettuce. Slice and serve hot.
Notes
- Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza:
- Spicy Kick: Incorporate jalapeño slices or a dash of hot sauce.
- Vegetarian Option: Substitute ground beef with plant-based meat alternatives.
- Cheese Lovers: Experiment with different cheeses like provolone or Swiss.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
