Giant Double Cheeseburger Pizza

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Imagine a juicy double cheeseburger — ground beef, gooey cheese, pickles, onions, and special sauce — all piled onto a crispy pizza crust. This giant double cheeseburger pizza is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser and perfect for game day, parties, or an epic family dinner.

⏱️ Prep Time

Prep: 15–20 minutes
Cook: 15–18 minutes
Total Time: 35–40 minutes

🧑‍🍳 Equipment

Large baking sheet or pizza stone (16″ works well)
Large skillet
Rolling pin (if using dough)
Mixing bowl
Spatula
Oven

🛒 Ingredients

For the Pizza:

1 large pizza crust (store-bought or homemade; about 16 inches)
1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing crust)
1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 pound ground beef
Salt & pepper to taste
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ cup diced red onion
½ cup sliced dill pickles
1 cup chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce (optional, for topping after baking)
2 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional, for “burger bun” crust look)

Special Burger Sauce:

⅓ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon relish (or finely chopped pickles)
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika

📝 Ingredient Notes

Pizza crust: Use a thick, fluffy dough like pan pizza or hand-tossed for a “bun” feel.
Beef: 80/20 ground beef gives juicy flavor. Drain excess fat after cooking.
Cheese: Cheddar for the burger vibe; mozzarella for stretch.
Pickles: Dill is classic, but bread & butter gives a sweet contrast.
Sauce: Like a copycat Big Mac sauce — creamy, tangy, essential.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Preheat Oven:
Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). If using a pizza stone, preheat it as well.
Make Sauce:
In a small bowl, mix all burger sauce ingredients until smooth. Set aside.
Cook Beef:
In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until browned and crumbled (about 6–8 minutes). Drain excess fat. Stir in half the diced red onions for flavor.
Prepare Crust:
Roll out dough on a floured surface to a 16″ circle or rectangle. Transfer to a greased baking sheet or pizza peel. Brush the edges with olive oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds for a burger bun effect.
Assemble Pizza:
- Spread a thin layer of the burger sauce over the crust (save the rest for drizzling later).
- Sprinkle with half the mozzarella and cheddar.
- Evenly distribute the cooked beef over the cheese.
- Add remaining cheese and a few pickle slices (save some for garnish).
Bake:
Bake for 15–18 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
Top & Serve:
Let cool slightly. Top with shredded lettuce, remaining red onion, pickles, and drizzle of burger sauce. Slice and serve immediately!