susie's bacon cheeseburger pizza
I had some ground beef I needed to use up and wanted a cheeseburger, but didn't have any hamburger buns. So I thought... pizza!! I wanted it to REALLY taste like a cheeseburger, so I took a chance with the "sauce" and was very happy with the outcome! I took the leftovers to work and my co-workers (or guinea pigs, ha) loved it. I hope you will too!
Blue Ribbon Recipe
This pizza has the perfect homemade crust as a base. It is thick and slightly chewy... just the right texture. Honestly, this does taste like a bacon cheeseburger in pizza form. The "sauce" is what you'd expect to taste on a cheeseburger. It's what makes this pizza a little different. We tried the dill pickles with the pizza and loved it! This recipe is a great way to spice up pizza night with something a little different. The instructions are easy to follow with delicious results.
Ingredients
- PIZZA CRUST
- 3 cups bread flour (or all-purpose)
- 1 package active dry yeast (or 2 1/4 tsp.)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 cup water, warm (110-115 degrees)
- TOPPING
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/2 small onion, diced
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded (about)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (about)
- 1/2-3/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
How To Make susie's bacon cheeseburger pizza
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Step 1To make the crust, add 1 tablespoon honey to one cup of warm water, add the yeast, and wait until foamy (about 5 to 10 min.). -
Step 2Put about 2 cups of the flour and the salt in a medium bowl. Add the 2 tablespoons oil and the yeast mixture. Stir (or use a stand mixer with dough hook) to combine.
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Step 3On a well-floured surface, knead the dough, adding small amounts of flour at a time until dough is smooth and elastic.
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Step 4Set aside. *You do NOT have to let this rise like you do bread, however, it's good to let it "rest" for 5 to 10 min.
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Step 5In a skillet, cook the ground beef & onion together until no longer pink and onion is soft. Drain fat, and set aside. Mix the ketchup and mustard together in a small bowl.
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Step 6Brush vegetable (or olive) oil on a large pizza pan, or use a cookie sheet if you don't have a pizza pan.
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Step 7Pat the dough onto the pizza pan and push towards the edges so that it's thick on the edges and thin in the middle.
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Step 8With a fork, prick the entire bottom of the crust (except the edges) liberally.
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Step 9Place the crust in a preheated oven (375 degrees) for about 12-14 minutes.
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Step 10Remove from oven and brush butter or oil on the edge of crust.
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Step 11Spread the ketchup mixture on the crust and spread with the back of a spoon.
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Step 12Sprinkle on the beef/onion mixture.
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Step 13Then sprinkle with mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. Add the crumbled bacon or bacon bits on top.
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Step 14Put back in the oven for about 10 more minutes until crust is light brown, and cheese has melted.
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Step 15*Note: I don't measure anything when I make this, so my measurements are approximate. I also usually cook a whole pound of hamburger and half of a large onion, and freeze what I don't use for a future pizza. Hey...it saves time! Also, if you like dill pickle on your hamburger, go ahead and add diced dill pickle on top when it comes out of the oven. I've tried it and like it. Experiment!! :)
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
