Description
This Big Mac Pizza combines the all-time favorite flavors of a classic Big Mac burger with the cheesy, crispy delight of pizza. Featuring seasoned ground beef, a tangy Thousand Island dressing sauce, melted cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, and topped with pickles, onions, lettuce, and optional sesame seeds, this recipe delivers a fun and delicious twist on two iconic dishes in one. Perfect for casual dinners or entertaining, it brings the burger experience to your pizza night.
Ingredients
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For the Dough and Toppings
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup Thousand Island dressing
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup dill pickle slices
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Surface: Preheat your oven to 475°F (246°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat thoroughly. This ensures a crispy crust by providing a hot surface for baking.
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef seasoned with salt and black pepper. Break it into small crumbles and continue cooking until fully browned. Then drain any excess grease and set the beef aside.
- Roll and Shape Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness. Carefully transfer the shaped dough to a piece of parchment paper for easy handling.
- Apply Sauce and Add Toppings: Spread the Thousand Island dressing evenly over the pizza dough as the sauce base. Sprinkle the cooked ground beef evenly on top, then layer with shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
- Bake the Pizza: Slide the prepared pizza on the parchment paper onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the crust turns golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
- Add Fresh Toppings and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately top it with diced onions, dill pickle slices, shredded lettuce, and sprinkle sesame seeds if using. Slice the pizza and serve warm for the best flavor experience.
Notes
- Add a drizzle of extra Thousand Island dressing on top before serving to enhance the classic Big Mac flavor.
- For a quicker preparation, use pre-baked flatbread as the pizza base.
- To achieve a crispier crust, bake the pizza directly on a preheated pizza stone rather than a baking sheet.
