Description
This Cheeseburger Pizza combines the best of both worlds in one delicious dish. A crispy pizza crust is topped with seasoned ground beef and sautéed onions, a tangy homemade burger sauce, and a mix of melted mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. Finished with dill pickle slices and optional fresh tomato and lettuce garnish, this pizza delivers all the flavors of a classic cheeseburger in a fun and shareable form.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base
- 1 ball pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
Beef Topping
- 1/3 cup diced onion
- 8 ounces lean ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (plus more, to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Burger Sauce
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
Cheese and Garnish
- 1 1/4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup dill pickle slices (drained)
- Fresh tomato slices (optional, for garnish)
- Shredded lettuce (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for baking the pizza with a crispy crust.
- Prepare Dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness and transfer it to a lightly greased pizza pan to prevent sticking.
- Brush Dough Edge: For a crispier crust edge, lightly brush olive oil around the perimeter of the dough before adding toppings.
- Cook Beef Mixture: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and lean ground beef, seasoning with salt and black pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the beef is browned and onions are soft, then drain excess fat.
- Make Burger Sauce: In a small bowl, combine ketchup, mayonnaise, and yellow mustard to create a simple, flavorful burger sauce for the pizza base.
- Assemble Pizza: Spread the burger sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough. Sprinkle a thin layer of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then evenly distribute the cooked beef and onion mixture. Top with shredded cheddar cheese and arrange dill pickle slices across the pizza.
- Bake Pizza: Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust turns golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a minute. Garnish with fresh tomato slices and shredded lettuce if desired. Slice and serve immediately for the best flavor.
Notes
- You can use store-bought or homemade pizza dough depending on your preference and time availability.
- For a crispier crust, make sure to preheat the oven fully before baking and consider brushing the dough edges with olive oil.
- If you prefer a spicier sauce, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the burger sauce mixture.
- The lettuce and tomato are optional toppings added after baking to preserve freshness and texture.
- Drain the cooked beef well to avoid a greasy pizza.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cheeseburger Pizza, pizza recipe, ground beef pizza, homemade pizza, quick dinner, American comfort food
