Prepare to indulge in the ultimate fusion of two classics with our mouthwatering Cheeseburger Pizza recipe. Perfectly seasoned ground beef, diced onions, tomatoes, and pickles come together on a golden-brown crust, all topped with a blanket of melted cheddar cheese.
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It's the best of both worlds in every slice. Try this recipe today for a delicious twist on your favorite comfort foods! It's sure to become a family's favorite meal to make. Make sure to make extra pizza dough to have on hand in the freezer.
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Ingredients
- Pizza Dough
- Creamy burger sauce
- ground beef
- mozzerella cheese
- cheddar cheese
- tomato
- pickles
- red onion
- salt and pepper
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions for this ground beef pizza:
1:Prepare the Dough: Pour warm water (about 110°F) into a bowl add sugar and salt and sprinkle with yeast. Let activate for about 7 minutes. Then into a bowl of an electric mixer, add activated yeast, 2 tablespoons of oil, and flour. Adding 1 cup at a time after all flour is incorporated add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil and let knead for about 8 minutes. Knead dough until it forms a ball and no longer sticks to the walls of the bowl. Let rise in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. This pizza dough can last up to 5 days.
2: Brown the Ground Beef: First, season the beef with salt and pepper to taste I used 1 teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper. Then in a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until it's no longer pink. Drain any excess fat and set the meat aside will you prepare the rest of the ingredients for your ground beef pizza.
3: Prepare your toppings: Shred both the 1 cup cheddar cheese and ½ cup mozzarella cheese, dice 1 tomato, slice pickles I used 3 pickles, thinly sliced ¼ of a red onion.
4. Prepare Sauce: To prepare the creamy burger sauce you can read the full post here. Begin by gathering all the ingredients ½ cup mayo, 2 tablespoon of Relish, 4 tablespoon of grated onion, 2 teaspoon honey mustard, ½ teaspoon vinegar, ½ teaspoon paprika, 2 minced garlic cloves, ¼ teaspoon salt. Mix to combine and your sauce is ready.
5: Assemble the Pizza:
Stretch the prepared pizza dough onto a pizza pan. Spread a layer of the "sauce." Sprinkle with shredded cheese start with cheddar cheese then top with half the mozzarella. Then top the cheese with browned ground beef, sliced onions, diced tomatoes, and sliced pickles evenly over the beef and cheese. Finish with the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese.
6: Bake to Perfection:
Place the cheeseburger pizza into a preheated oven at 375F and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown, and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
7: Slice and Serve:
Remove the cheeseburger pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Slice it into wedges, serve hot, and enjoy the delicious flavors!
Hint: Wait for the pizza to cool for 5 minutes before slicing it. This will make the cutting process easier and will result in clean and neat slices.
Substitutions
- Dough: You can substitute homemade pizza dough with store-bought dough. If you prefer a gluten-free option, look for gluten-free pizza dough at your local grocery store.
- Meat: Feel free to substitute ground beef with ground turkey, or chicken.
- Cheese: While cheddar cheese works wonderfully, you can experiment with other cheese varieties like using only mozzarella, Monterey Jack, or a blend of your favorites.
- Toppings: Personalize your pizza by adding toppings such as bacon, mushrooms, or jalapeños to enhance the flavor.
Equipment
- Pizza Stone or Pizza Pan: Preheating a pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven before baking the pizza serves two crucial purposes Even Cooking and Crispy Crust.
- Rolling Pin: The rolling pin is essential for flattening and shaping the pizza dough. It ensures that the dough is evenly spread to the desired thickness, allowing for a consistent crust texture throughout the pizza.
- Large Skillet: The skillet is used for browning the ground beef (or alternative meat) that serves as a key ingredient in the cheeseburger topping. The skillet's large surface area allows for even cooking and browning, ensuring that the meat is flavorful and fully cooked.
- Wooden Spoon: This utensil is perfect for breaking apart and stirring the ground beef as it cooks in the skillet. Its wooden construction won't scratch the skillet's surface, and it's easy to grip and maneuver.
- Pizza Cutter or Sharp Knife: A pizza cutter or a sharp knife is vital for cleanly slicing the finished pizza into wedges or slices. It allows for precise portioning and makes serving a breeze.
Storage
- Leftover pizza can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For longer storage, wrap individual slices in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 6 months. Reheat in the oven or microwave when ready to enjoy.
Top tip
To achieve a perfectly crisp crust, preheat your pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven before placing the pizza on it. This extra step ensures a golden-brown bottom crust that complements the cheesy, burger-inspired toppings.
FAQ
Yes, you can although I would still recommend making your own pizza dough or at least purchasing a store-bought dough rather than a pre-made pizza crust. But it can save you time and you will have similar flavor results.
Yes, you can prepare the pizza dough ahead of time and add the toppings in advance, then refrigerate them separately, and assemble and bake the pizza just before serving.
Substitute the ground beef with sautéed mushrooms and black beans for a delicious veggie alternative.
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CHEESEBURGER PIZZA RECIPE
Equipment
- 1 Pizza stone or baking sheet
- 1 rolling pin
- 1 Large skillet
- 1 Wooden spoon
- 1 Pizza cutter or sharp knife
Ingredients
- 1 pizza dough
- ½ cup creamy burger sauce
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 1 tomato
- 2-3 pickles
- ¼ red onion
Instructions
Prepare the Dough:
- Pour warm water (about 110°F) into a bowl add sugar and salt and sprinkle with yeast. Let activate for about 7 minutes. Then into a bowl of an electric mixer, add activated yeast, 2 tablespoons of oil, and flour. Adding 1 cup at a time after all flour is incorporated add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil and let knead for about 8 minutes. Knead dough until it forms a ball and no longer sticks to the walls of the bowl. Let rise in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. This pizza dough can last up to 5 days.
Prepare Sauce:
- To prepare the creamy burger sauce you can read the full post here. Begin by gathering all the ingredients ½ cup mayo, 2 tablespoon of Relish, 4 tablespoon of grated onion, 2 teaspoon honey mustard, ½ teaspoon vinegar, ½ teaspoon paprika, 2 minced garlic cloves, ¼ teaspoon salt. Mix to combine and your sauce is ready.
Assemble pizza:
- First, season the beef with salt and pepper to taste I used 1 teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper. Then in a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until it's no longer pink. Drain any excess fat and set the meat aside will you prepare the rest of the ingredients for your ground beef pizza.
- Next prepare the toppings by shredding both the 1 cup cheddar cheese and ½ cup mozzarella cheese, dice 1 tomato, slice pickles I used 3 pickles, thinly sliced ¼ of a red onion.
- Stretch the prepared pizza dough onto a pizza pan. Spread a layer of the "sauce." Sprinkle with shredded cheese start with cheddar cheese then top with half the mozzarella. Then top the cheese with browned ground beef, sliced onions, diced tomatoes, and sliced pickles evenly over the beef and cheese. Finish with the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Place the cheeseburger pizza into a preheated oven at 375F and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown, and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- Remove the cheeseburger pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Slice it into wedges, serve hot, and enjoy the delicious flavors!
Kristina says
Had to give these a try since my husband loves burgers. It was a hit!
JULIE'S APRON says
Its definitely an unconventional pizza flavor but yet it works!!!