Double Cheeseburger Pizza

 Double Cheeseburger Pizza

## 🍕🍔 Double Cheeseburger Pizza: The Ultimate Mash-Up You Didn’t Know You Needed

Can’t decide between pizza and burgers? With **Double Cheeseburger Pizza**, you don’t have to. This crave-worthy recipe features a golden crust loaded with seasoned ground beef, melty cheddar, gooey mozzarella, tangy pickles, and a zesty burger-style sauce. It’s everything you love about a juicy cheeseburger — on a pizza!

Perfect for **game nights, family dinners, or next-level pizza parties**, this one always disappears fast.

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## 🧾 Ingredients

### For the Pizza:

* **1 lb pizza dough** (store-bought or homemade)

  *The crispy, chewy base that holds it all together.*

* **½ lb ground beef**

  *Seasoned like a classic burger.*

* **Salt, pepper, garlic powder** (to taste)

* **½ small onion**, finely chopped

  *Adds that burger-stand flavor.*

* **1 cup shredded cheddar cheese**

  *Bold and tangy — classic burger cheese.*

* **1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese**

  *For that ooey-gooey pizza melt.*

* **½ cup dill pickle slices**

  *Trust us — they belong here!*

* **1 tablespoon sesame seeds** (optional)

  *Sprinkle on the crust for burger bun vibes.*

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### Special Burger Sauce (Optional but Recommended):

* ¼ cup mayonnaise

* 1 tbsp ketchup

* 1 tbsp mustard

* 1 tbsp pickle relish or finely chopped pickles

* Dash of garlic powder & paprika

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## 👩‍🍳 Instructions

### 🔹 1. Prep the Dough

* Preheat oven to **475°F (245°C)**. If using a pizza stone, preheat it as well.

* Roll or stretch pizza dough into a 12–14 inch circle.

* Transfer to a baking sheet or pizza peel dusted with cornmeal or flour.

### 🔹 2. Cook the Beef

* In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onion until browned.

* Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Drain excess fat.

### 🔹 3. Build the Pizza

1. Spread a thin layer of **burger sauce** (or use ketchup + mustard swirl) on the dough.

2. Sprinkle **half the cheddar and mozzarella**.

3. Add **cooked beef mixture** evenly over the top.

4. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the beef.

5. Add **pickle slices** (either before or after baking — your choice!).

6. Optional: Brush crust with olive oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

### 🔹 4. Bake

* Bake for **10–14 minutes**, or until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.

### 🔹 5. Finish & Serve

* Drizzle with extra burger sauce, add fresh chopped lettuce or tomatoes if desired, and slice it up!

* Serve hot with extra napkins — it’s juicy, cheesy, and messy in the best way.

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## 🍽️ Variations

* **Double it up**: Use two kinds of beef (ground and crumbled bacon).

* **Spicy twist**: Add jalapeños or spicy pickles.

* **Low-carb version**: Make on a cauliflower or keto crust.

* **Slider pizza**: Cut into squares and serve on mini buns for a double cheeseburger-pizza slider bar!