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Cheeseburger Pizza

Cheeseburger Pizza

The Crispy Chef
Cheeseburger Pizza brings the best of two favorites together: a crisp, golden crust topped with seasoned beef, melty cheddar and mozzarella, tangy burger sauce, pickles, and fresh toppings. It’s fast, family-friendly, and always a hit on pizza night.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 360 kcal

Equipment

  • pizza stone or steel or sheet pan
  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • rolling pin or hands for stretching
  • pizza peel with cornmeal/semolina or parchment paper
  • Knife and cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb pizza dough (450 g), store-bought or homemade
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, divided (30 ml)
  • 10 oz ground beef (85–90% lean, 285 g)
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced (80 g)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (optional, 3 g)
  • 3/4 tsp kosher salt, divided (3 g)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper (1 g)
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, divided (10 ml)
  • 1 cup shredded low-moisture mozzarella (113 g)
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar (113 g)
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced (30 g)
  • 2 tbsp ketchup (30 ml)
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard (15 ml)
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste (16 g)
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise (60 ml)
  • 1 tbsp ketchup (15 ml, for special sauce)
  • 1 tsp yellow mustard (5 ml, for special sauce)
  • 1 tsp dill pickle juice (5 ml)
  • 1/8 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp sugar (optional, 2 g)
  • 1/2 cup dill pickles, sliced and patted dry (60 g)
  • 3/4 cup diced tomato, seeds removed (120 g)
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce (45 g, optional)
  • 1 tbsp cornmeal or semolina for dusting (optional, 10 g)
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds for crust (optional, 3 g)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven with pizza stone/steel to 500°F (260°C) for at least 30 minutes. For sheet pan, preheat to 475°F (245°C) and oil pan.
  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in skillet. Cook onion 2–3 minutes, add garlic 30 seconds. Add beef, cook 5–6 minutes until browned. Drain fat. Season with 1/2 tsp salt, pepper, and 1 tsp Worcestershire.
  • In a bowl, mix burger base (ketchup, mustard, tomato paste, Worcestershire). In another bowl, whisk special sauce (mayo, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice, paprika, sugar). Chill.
  • Stretch dough to 12–14 inch round on lightly oiled counter. Transfer to cornmeal-dusted peel or parchment. Brush rim with oil and sprinkle sesame seeds if using.
  • Spread burger base over dough. Add half mozzarella and cheddar. Top with beef and red onion. Finish with remaining cheese.
  • Bake on stone/steel at 500°F for 9–12 minutes, or on sheet pan at 475°F for 12–14 minutes, until crust is golden and underside is crisp.
  • Cool 2 minutes. Drizzle with special sauce. Top with pickles, tomato, and lettuce. Slice into 8 pieces and serve.

Notes

Customize with turkey, chicken, or plant-based beef. Try bacon for a smoky twist, or swap in Thousand Island for the special sauce. Add lettuce, pickles, and tomato after baking so they stay crisp and fresh. Store leftovers up to 4 days or freeze slices for 2 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 18gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 280mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 2.5mg
Keyword burger pizza, cheeseburger pizza, easy family dinner, weeknight pizza
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