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The process of assembling a homemade cheeseburger pizza, with special sauce being spread on the dough before toppings are added.

Cheeseburger Pizza: The Ultimate Recipe for a Fun Twist on a Classic

This Cheeseburger Pizza recipe is the ultimate dinner mashup! It features a secret special sauce, seasoned ground beef, and melted cheddar cheese on a perfect crust for a flavor combination that's better than takeout.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Special Sauce
  • 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp Ketchup
  • 1 tbsp Yellow Mustard
  • 1 tbsp Dill Pickle Relish
  • 1 tsp White Vinegar
  • 0.25 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 0.25 tsp Onion Powder
For the Pizza
  • 1 lb Pizza Dough Store-bought or homemade
  • 0.5 lb Lean Ground Beef 85/15 recommended
  • 0.25 cup Yellow Onion finely chopped
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 0.5 cup Dill Pickle Slices For topping
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds For the crust
  • Salt and Black Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Pizza Pan or Stone
  • 1 Skillet
  • 1 Mixing Bowl

Instructions
 

  1. Prepare the Special Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, dill pickle relish, white vinegar, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Cook the Ground Beef: In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until browned. Drain off excess grease and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Prepare the Pizza Dough: Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). Roll out pizza dough into a 12-inch circle on a floured surface. Transfer to a pizza pan. Brush the crust edge with water and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  4. Assemble the Pizza: Spread the special sauce evenly over the dough. Top with the cooked ground beef mixture, followed by the shredded cheddar cheese.
  5. Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly. Let cool for a minute.
  6. Finish and Serve: Top the hot pizza with dill pickle slices. Slice and serve immediately.

Notes

For the best flavor, shred your own cheddar cheese from a block.
Add the pickles after baking to keep them crisp and prevent a soggy pizza.
Feel free to add other classic burger toppings like crumbled bacon or diced tomatoes.
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