Giant Burger-Pizza with Meat, Cheese, and Bacon Slices 🍔🍕
Experience the ultimate combination of two beloved favorites: burgers and pizza! This colossal dish is overflowing with succulent beef, melty cheese, and crispy bacon—ideal for sharing at gatherings or treating yourself on a special occasion.
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 🧀
6-8 slices of cooked bacon 🥓
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
Preheat the Oven:
Set your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to warm up.
Prepare the Dough:
On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a large circle, approximately 12-14 inches in diameter. Brush the edges with olive oil.
Assemble the Pizza:
Spread the pizza sauce evenly across the dough, leaving a 1-inch border for the crust.
Sprinkle a layer of cheese over the sauce.
Distribute the cooked ground beef evenly on top of the cheese.
Layer the cooked bacon slices over the beef.
Add another layer of cheese to encapsulate all the toppings.
Bake the Pizza:
Carefully place the pizza onto the preheated stone or baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust turns golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Add the Burger Flair:
After baking, enhance the pizza with optional dill pickle slices and thinly sliced red onion for that authentic burger taste.
Finish with a drizzle of ketchup and mustard. If desired, sprinkle sesame seeds around the crust.
Serve and Enjoy:
Cut into large wedges and savor this extraordinary burger-pizza creation!
Tips
For an extra treat, layer sliced tomatoes and lettuce after baking to replicate a fully loaded burger.
Add some heat by incorporating jalapeños or a splash of hot sauce.
