Description
Juicy burger flavor on a crisp golden crust, this cheeseburger pizza brings the best elements of a classic burger to the pizza realm. Perfect for weeknight dinners and parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400–450 g (14–16 oz) pizza dough
- 500 g (1.1 lb) ground beef (80/20)
- 1 tsp (6 g) kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp (1 g) black pepper
- 1 small onion (100 g / 3.5 oz), finely diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 120 g (1/2 cup) ketchup
- 30 g (2 tbsp) mayonnaise
- 1 tsp (5 g) Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp (5 ml) pickle juice
- 200 g (7 oz) shredded cheese (cheddar or a blend)
- 50 g (1/3 cup) diced dill pickles
- 15 g (2 tbsp) finely chopped chives or parsley
- Optional: 50 g (1.8 oz) cooked bacon, 100 g (3.5 oz) sliced tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion
Instructions
- Mix ketchup, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and pickle juice in a small bowl; set aside.
- Heat oil in a skillet and add ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic; sauté until the beef is browned and the onion is translucent, about 6-8 minutes.
- Return the skillet to medium heat, add salt and pepper, and cook another 30–60 seconds to let the seasoning bloom.
- Preheat your oven to 260°C (500°F) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside for at least 30 minutes.
- Stretch or roll dough to a 12-inch round on lightly floured surface.
- Transfer the dough to parchment paper or a floured peel. Spread sauce evenly, leaving a border.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese, cooked beef, and diced pickles on top.
- Slide the pizza onto the preheated stone or pan and bake for 8–12 minutes until golden.
- Remove from the oven, optionally sprinkle extra cheese or toppings, let rest for 2 minutes, then slice and serve.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freezes well for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1.8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg