A fun and flavorful twist on pizza, combining the classic taste of a cheeseburger with the convenience of a pizza. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients:
- For the Crust:
- 1 (13.8 ounce) can refrigerated pizza crust dough (or your favorite homemade pizza dough)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing)
- For the “Burger” Filling:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- For the “Cheesy” Topping:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (optional)
- For the “Burger” Toppings:
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard
- 1/2 cup dill pickle slices
- Optional: shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes.
Instructions:
- Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease a pizza pan or baking sheet.
- Unroll the pizza dough onto the prepared pan. Stretch or roll it out to your desired thickness.
- Brush the crust lightly with olive oil.
- Pre-bake the crust for 5-7 minutes, until lightly golden. This helps prevent a soggy crust.
- Cook the Beef:
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and chopped onion over medium-high heat, breaking up the beef with a spoon, until the beef is browned and the onion is softened.
- Drain off any excess grease.
- Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well.
- Remove from heat.
- Assemble the Pizza:
- Spread the cooked ground beef mixture evenly over the pre-baked pizza crust.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar, mozzarella, and Monterey Jack cheeses over the beef.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
- Add the “Burger” Toppings:
- Remove the pizza from the oven.
- Drizzle ketchup and mustard over the cheese.
- Arrange the pickle slices on top.
- Optional: Add shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes after slightly cooling the pizza.
- Serve:
- Slice the Cheeseburger Pizza Pie and serve immediately.
Tips and Variations:
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the ground beef mixture.
- You can use different types of cheese, such as provolone or pepper jack.
- Add cooked bacon bits for extra flavor.
- For a thinner crust, use a pizza stone.
- For a thicker crust, use a deep dish pizza pan.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef.
- For a sweeter taste, you can use a sweet pickle relish instead of pickle slices.
Enjoy your delicious Cheeseburger Pizza Pie!