Description
This delicious Cheeseburger Pizza combines the classic flavors of a cheeseburger with the fun of a pizza. Featuring a crispy crust topped with savory ground beef, tangy ketchup and mustard sauce, melted cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, and fresh toppings like red onion, pickles, lettuce, and tomatoes, it’s a perfect family-friendly meal that’s quick to prepare and bake.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough
- 1 ball of pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
Beef Topping
- ½ pound ground beef
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Sauce
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
Cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Additional Toppings
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- ¼ cup chopped dill pickles
- Optional: sliced tomatoes
- Optional: shredded lettuce
- Optional: sesame seeds for crust
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking.
- Cook Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef along with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Cook until the beef is browned and fully cooked through. Drain any excess grease and set the beef aside.
- Prepare Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a 12 to 14-inch round shape. Transfer it carefully onto a baking sheet or a pizza peel lined with parchment paper to prepare for topping.
- Make Sauce Base: In a small bowl, mix the ketchup and yellow mustard together until well combined. Spread this mixture evenly over the rolled-out pizza dough; this serves as the flavorful sauce base for the pizza.
- Assemble Pizza: Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses over the sauce evenly. Then, distribute the cooked ground beef and diced red onion on top, followed by the remaining cheese.
- Bake: Place the assembled pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the crust becomes golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Add Fresh Toppings and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and add the chopped dill pickles, shredded lettuce, and sliced tomatoes if desired. Let the pizza cool slightly before slicing into 8 pieces and serving.
Notes
- For an extra touch of burger flavor, brush the crust with melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds prior to baking.
- Serve with additional ketchup or burger sauce on the side for dipping or extra flavor.
- You can customize toppings such as adding bacon bits or different cheeses based on your preference.
