Delicious Cheeseburger Pizza, combining the flavors of a cheeseburger with the convenience of pizza:
Ingredients:
For the pizza dough:
- 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- Olive oil for brushing
For the pizza sauce:
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the cheeseburger topping:
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Dill pickle slices
- Sliced tomatoes (optional)
- Shredded lettuce (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven: Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on the pizza dough package (usually around 450°F/230°C). If you're using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating.
2. Prepare the pizza dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into your desired pizza shape and thickness. If you're using a pizza stone, you can transfer the dough onto a piece of parchment paper for easy transfer to the hot stone.
3. Prepare the pizza sauce: In a small bowl, combine the tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well to make the pizza sauce.
4. Cook the beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it into small crumbles as it cooks. Add the chopped onions and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until the beef is browned and the onions are soft. Drain any excess fat.
5. Assemble the pizza: Brush the pizza dough with a thin layer of olive oil. Spread the prepared pizza sauce evenly over the dough.
6. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
7. Evenly distribute the cooked ground beef mixture over the cheese.
8. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the beef.
9. Add dill pickle slices on top of the cheese, and if desired, add sliced tomatoes and shredded lettuce for a more authentic cheeseburger flavor.
10. Transfer the pizza (on the parchment paper, if using a stone) to a baking sheet or pizza stone in the preheated oven.
11. Bake the pizza: Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
12. Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a minute or two before slicing.
13. Slice your cheeseburger pizza, serve hot, and enjoy!
This Cheeseburger Pizza combines the best of both worlds - the classic flavors of a cheeseburger with the beloved convenience of pizza. Customize it with your favorite burger toppings for a unique and tasty meal.