Cheeseburger Pizza
This Cheeseburger Pizza combines the savory flavors of a classic cheeseburger with the cheesy goodness of pizza, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Pizza Ingredients
- 1 each pizza crust Store-bought or homemade crust
- 0.5 pound ground beef Can substitute with ground turkey or plant-based meat
- 1 tablespoon olive oil For cooking the onions and beef
- 0.5 each onion, diced Yellow or white onion preferred
- 0.5 cup pickles, chopped Dill pickles work best for flavor
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Feel free to use a blend with mozzarella
- 0.5 cup pizza sauce Store-bought or homemade
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper Freshly ground preferred
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard Yellow mustard works well
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Drain excess fat, then stir in garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and remove from heat.
Assembling the Pizza
- Roll out the pizza crust on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Transfer the rolled-out crust onto a pizza stone or lined baking sheet.
- Spread pizza sauce evenly over the crust, leaving 1/2 inch around the edges.
- Distribute the cooked beef and onion mixture over the sauce.
- Top with chopped pickles and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Drizzle ketchup and mustard over the toppings.
Baking and Serving
- Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool slightly, then slice and serve warm.
Notes
Feel free to customize toppings according to your preferences. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.