Description
This Delicious Cheeseburger Pizza combines the classic flavors of a cheeseburger with the comforting appeal of a homemade pizza. Ground beef cooked with onions and seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, and optional mustard is spread over a thin pizza dough base, layered with a blend of mozzarella and cheddar cheese, then baked to golden perfection. Topped with pickles, shredded lettuce, and a drizzle of ketchup and mustard, this pizza offers a fun and hearty meal that’s perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
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For the Pizza
- 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp mustard (optional)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup pickles, sliced (dill or sweet pickles, as preferred)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp ketchup (optional, for drizzling)
- 2 tbsp mustard (optional, for drizzling)
For the Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Ground Beef Topping: In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef with the chopped onion until browned and fully cooked, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess grease, then stir in garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, mustard if using, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven during preheating to achieve a crisper crust.
- Prepare the Pizza Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to your preferred thickness and transfer it onto a baking sheet or preheated pizza stone.
- Assemble the Pizza: Spread a thin layer of the combined mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard sauce evenly over the dough. Top with the cooked ground beef mixture, then evenly distribute shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses on top.
- Bake the Pizza: Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheeses have melted and are bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove pizza from the oven and immediately top with sliced pickles and shredded lettuce. Drizzle with additional ketchup and mustard if desired.
- Serve: Slice the pizza into portions and enjoy the rich cheeseburger flavor in every bite.
Notes
- You can use store-bought or homemade pizza dough depending on your preference and time availability.
- Using a pizza stone will help achieve a crispier crust, but a baking sheet works well too.
- Adjust seasoning of the ground beef mixture to your taste for more or less spice or tanginess.
- The sauce is customizable; feel free to omit or adjust ketchup, mustard, or mayonnaise quantities.
- For a lower-fat option, choose lean ground beef and reduce the cheese quantities.
