Cheeseburger Pizza recipe

Ingredients:

For the Pizza Dough:

• 1 cup warm water (about 110°F)
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt

For the Toppings:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 2 tablespoons mustard
• ½ cup sliced pickles
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional, for drizzling after baking)

Instructions:

1. Make the Dough:

1. Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes, until it’s foamy.
2. Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Add olive oil and the activated yeast mixture. Stir until a dough forms.
3. Knead the dough: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
4. Let the dough rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover it with a cloth. Let it rise for 1 hour or until it doubles in size.

2. Prepare the Toppings:

1. Cook the ground beef: In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned and fully cooked through, breaking up the meat as it cooks. Drain any excess fat and set aside.
2. Mix ketchup and mustard: In a small bowl, combine ketchup and mustard. Set aside.

3. Assemble the Pizza:

1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
2. Roll out the dough: Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a circle or rectangle, depending on your preference and baking sheet size.
3. Assemble: Place the rolled-out dough on a greased baking sheet. Spread a thin layer of the ketchup and mustard mixture over the dough. Then top with half of the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
4. Add cooked beef: Evenly distribute the cooked ground beef on top of the cheese.
5. Add remaining cheese: Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the beef.
6. Bake: Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.

4. Final Touches:

1. Add pickles and onions: Once the pizza is out of the oven, sprinkle sliced pickles and red onion on top.
2. Optional mayo drizzle: For extra flavor, drizzle some mayonnaise over the pizza (optional).
3. Slice and serve: Slice up the pizza and enjoy your cheesy, burger-inspired creation!

Enjoy your Cheeseburger Pizza! It’s the perfect meal to satisfy a big appetite!