Pizza Dough
1 batch (about 500 g) pizza dough, store-bought or homemade
1 tbsp olive oil (for brushing)
Cheeseburger Sauce
½ cup ketchup
2 tbsp yellow mustard
1 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Pinch of garlic powder
Beef Topping
1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20 blend)
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp onion powder
Cheese Layers
1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
6 slices American cheese
Fresh Toppings
½ small red onion, thinly sliced
8–10 dill pickle slices
1 tomato, sliced
1 cup shredded lettuce
Sesame seeds (optional, for crust garnish)
Equipment
Baking sheet or pizza stone
Cast-iron skillet or nonstick pan
Rolling pin
Mixing bowl
Spatula
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Preheat & Prep
Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). Place pizza stone inside if using.
Lightly flour work surface. Roll dough into a 12-inch round. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel.
Brush crust edges with olive oil and sprinkle sesame seeds if desired.
2. Make the Cheeseburger Sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder.
Spread ¼ cup of sauce evenly over the center of the dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
3. Cook the Beef
Heat skillet over medium-high. Add ground beef, breaking into crumbles.
Season with salt, pepper and onion powder. Cook until no pink remains, about 5–6 minutes.
Drain excess fat. Evenly distribute beef over the sauced dough.
4. Layer the Cheeses
Sprinkle ¾ cup cheddar, then ¾ cup mozzarella over the beef.
Arrange American cheese slices in a ring toward the edge for that classic cheeseburger melty pull.
Add remaining shredded cheddar and mozzarella to cover the center.
5. Bake to Perfection
Slide pizza into the oven (or onto pizza stone). Bake 12–15 minutes, until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
Rotate halfway through for even browning.
6. Add Fresh Toppings & Serve
Remove pizza from oven. Let rest 2 minutes.
Top with red onion slices, pickle rounds, tomato slices and shredded lettuce.
Drizzle remaining cheeseburger sauce or ketchup/mustard as desired.
Slice into 8 wedges and enjoy immediately.
Tips & Variations
Swap ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
Add crispy bacon bits between cheese layers for extra crunch.
Use pretzel dough and coarse salt for a pretzel-style crust.
For spice lovers, scatter sliced jalapeños or sprinkle red pepper flakes.
Conclusion
The Ultimate Double Cheeseburger Pizza Stack brings the best of both worlds to your table—pizza night just got a whole lot more exciting. With layers of savory beef, gooey cheese and fresh burger toppings, it’s perfect for feeding a crowd or treating yourself to something special. Gather your friends, fire up the oven, and stack it high!
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