Description
Culinary rebels unite over this giant burger-pizza, where classic comfort foods collide in one epic mouthwatering creation. Melted cheese, juicy meat, and crispy crust promise a flavor explosion that delivers pure satisfaction for hungry souls.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 for juiciness)
- ½ cup cooked bacon (crumbled, optional)
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Base and Vegetables:
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup onion (diced)
- ½ cup pickles (sliced)
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup shredded lettuce
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- ¼ cup burger sauce or extra ketchup/mustard
Garnish:
- Sesame seeds (optional, for a burger bun effect)
Instructions
- Transform the pizza dough into a golden canvas by stretching it across a baking sheet, gently brushing with olive oil, and decorating the perimeter with toasted sesame seeds to mimic a classic burger bun’s aesthetic.
- In a sizzling skillet, brown the ground beef with finely chopped onions, carefully draining any excess fat to ensure a rich, concentrated flavor profile.
- Elevate the meat mixture with a harmonious blend of seasonings: a dash of salt, cracked black pepper, aromatic garlic powder, tangy Worcestershire sauce, zesty ketchup, and sharp mustard, allowing the flavors to meld together briefly.
- Distribute the seasoned beef evenly across the prepared dough, creating a uniform meat layer that promises robust taste in every bite.
- Generously blanket the meat with a duo of cheeses – sharp cheddar and creamy mozzarella – ensuring complete coverage for maximum melty goodness.
- Sprinkle crumbled bacon across the surface for an additional layer of smoky, crisp texture if desired.
- Slide the assembled creation into a preheated oven, baking until the cheese transforms into a bubbling golden landscape and the crust achieves a perfect bronzed edge.
- Upon removing from the oven, crown the burger-pizza with vibrant garnishes: crisp pickle slices, juicy diced tomatoes, and fresh shredded lettuce.
- Finish with a dramatic drizzle of signature burger sauce or a complementary blend of ketchup and mustard.
- Slice into wedges and serve immediately, inviting everyone to savor this innovative culinary fusion.
Notes
- Customize the dough by using whole wheat or gluten-free pizza crust for dietary needs and added nutrition.
- Control meat fat content by choosing lean ground beef or mixing with ground turkey for a healthier protein option.
- Experiment with cheese varieties like smoked gouda or blue cheese to elevate the burger-pizza’s flavor complexity.
- Create vegetarian versions by substituting meat with plant-based crumbles, roasted mushrooms, or black beans for protein-rich alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg