Description
Cheeseburger pizza merges classic American comfort food with Italian-inspired culinary creativity, blending juicy ground beef, melted cheese, and tangy burger sauce on a crispy pizza crust. Pizza lovers will savor this indulgent mashup that brings two beloved dishes together in one mouthwatering experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough and Crust:
- 1 pizza dough (12–14 inches)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
Protein and Cheese:
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Sauce and Toppings:
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup sliced pickles
Instructions
- Position a pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven and heat to 475°F (245°C), creating an intense cooking environment for a crispy crust.
- Dust a clean surface with flour and gently stretch the pizza dough into a 12-14 inch circular shape, ensuring an even thickness and brushing the outer rim with olive oil for a golden finish.
- Distribute pizza sauce across the dough, maintaining a small border around the edges to prevent overflow during baking.
- Create a base layer of cheese, then evenly scatter the seasoned ground beef across the surface, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Apply an additional cheese layer to enhance melting and create a rich, gooey texture.
- Slide the pizza carefully onto the preheated stone or baking sheet, allowing direct heat contact for optimal crisping.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, watching for a golden-brown crust and fully melted cheese that signals perfect doneness.
- Garnish with crisp pickle slices and thinly sliced red onion for a classic burger-inspired crunch.
- Finish by drizzling ketchup and mustard in a zigzag pattern, then sprinkle sesame seeds around the crust’s perimeter for an authentic cheeseburger presentation.
Notes
- Toast the pizza stone or baking sheet thoroughly to ensure a crispy, golden crust that mimics the perfect burger base.
- Use lean ground beef to prevent excessive grease and maintain a balanced pizza texture without soggy results.
- Try different cheese blends like cheddar, mozzarella, and provolone to create a more complex burger-style flavor profile.
- Replace ground beef with plant-based crumbles or grilled portobello mushrooms for a vegetarian-friendly version that still captures the classic cheeseburger essence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 850 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 50 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28 g
- Trans Fat: 1.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg