Giant Burger-Pizza with Meat, Cheese

 

 

Ingredients

For the Crust:

1 large pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)

1 tablespoon olive oil

For the Toppings:

1/2 cup pizza sauce 🍅

1 lb ground beef, cooked and seasoned with salt and pepper 🍔

1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese blend 🧀

1/2 cup dill pickle slices (optional) 🥒

1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional) 🧅

For Garnish:

Ketchup and mustard drizzle

Sesame seeds (optional, for an authentic burger feel)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat up.

Step 2: Prepare the Dough

Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to a large circle, about 12–14 inches in diameter.

Brush the edges with olive oil.

Step 3: Assemble the Pizza

Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border for the crust.

Sprinkle a layer of cheese over the sauce.

Evenly distribute the cooked ground beef on top of the cheese.

Sprinkle another layer of cheese to seal in all the toppings.

Step 4: Bake the Pizza

Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated stone or baking sheet.

Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 5: Add the Burger Flair

Once baked, top the pizza with optional dill pickle slices and thinly sliced red onion for an extra burger feel.

Drizzle with ketchup and mustard for a finishing touch.

Sprinkle sesame seeds around the crust if desired.

Step 6: Serve and Enjoy

Slice into giant wedges and savor this epic burger-pizza hybrid!