Cheesy Pizza Burger Bake
Transform your dinner table with this Cheesy Pizza Burger Bake, the perfect fusion of two comfort food favorites! This hearty dish combines juicy ground beef, savory pepperoni, and gooey mozzarella, all baked inside golden pizza dough. Packed with flavor, it’s ideal for family meals or game-day gatherings. Customize with toppings like sausage, mushrooms, or pickles to make it your own. Easy to prepare and impossible to resist, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser every time!
Ingredients:
1 package pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
1 lb ground beef
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup pizza sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup cooked and crumbled chicken or beef sausage
1/2 cup pepperoni slices
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1/4 cup sliced bell peppers
1/4 cup sliced pickles (optional)
1 tbsp olive oil (for brushing)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Cook the Ground Beef
In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Drain any excess fat and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Prepare the Dough
Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface into a circle large enough to fit a greased pie or baking dish, leaving some dough to overhang.
4. Assemble the Cheesy Bake
Place the rolled-out dough into the baking dish, allowing the edges to drape over.
Spread half the pizza sauce on the base.
Layer the cooked ground beef, shredded mozzarella cheese, sausage (if using), pepperoni slices, mushrooms, bell peppers, and pickles.
Spread the remaining pizza sauce and top with another generous layer of mozzarella cheese.
5. Seal the Dough
Fold the edges of the dough over the filling, pinching them to seal. Brush the crust with olive oil to ensure a golden, crispy finish.
6. Bake to Perfection
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust turns golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
7. Serve and Enjoy
Let the bake cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy this cheesy, savory masterpiece!
Perfect for:
Family Dinners
Game Night Snacks
Comfort Food Cravings
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