This Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza combines two ultimate comfort foods into one irresistible dinner! Crispy bacon, seasoned ground beef, gooey melted cheese, and classic cheeseburger toppings are layered over a golden pizza crust with a creamy burger-style sauce. It’s hearty, cheesy, savory, and perfect for a family pizza night.
🛒 Ingredients
For the pizza:
- 1 pound pizza dough
- ½ pound ground beef
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ small red onion, finely diced
- ½ cup dill pickles, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the burger sauce:
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped pickles
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prepare the beef: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess grease, then season with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, chopped pickles, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Prepare the dough: Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Stretch the pizza dough onto a lightly greased pizza pan or baking sheet.
- Build the pizza: Spread the burger sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Sprinkle on half of the mozzarella and cheddar.
- Add the cooked ground beef, crumbled bacon, diced red onion, and pickle slices. Finish with the remaining cheese.
- Bake: Brush the crust edge lightly with olive oil. Bake for 12–16 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Finish and serve: Let the pizza rest for 3–5 minutes before slicing. Drizzle with a little extra burger sauce or ketchup and mustard if desired.
💡 Pro Tips
- Use freshly shredded cheese for the smoothest melt.
- For extra crunch, add the pickles after baking instead of before.
- A thin pizza crust gives this rich topping combination a great crispy texture.
- Add diced tomatoes or jalapeños for extra flavor.
- For an extra cheeseburger-style finish, drizzle with burger sauce just before serving.
🍽️ Description
Every bite tastes like a juicy bacon cheeseburger transformed into a hot, cheesy pizza! The crispy bacon adds smoky flavor, the seasoned beef brings that classic burger taste, while cheddar and mozzarella create the perfect gooey topping. The tangy pickles and creamy burger sauce balance everything beautifully. This is an easy crowd-pleaser for game nights, family dinners, parties, or whenever you’re craving something extra cheesy.
