Description
Craving a mashup of fast-food favorites? Big Mac Pizza blends iconic burger flavors with classic pizza charm, delivering a crowd-pleasing fusion that satisfies wildly. Crispy crust, special sauce, and classic toppings invite you to indulge in this playful culinary adventure.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
Cheese and Dairy:
- 2 1/2 cups shredded yellow American cheese
Base and Oil:
- 1 pound prepared fresh pizza dough
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 cup small diced yellow onion
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1/3 cup hamburger sliced dill pickles
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/3 cup bottled Thousand Island dressing
Instructions
- Prepare a 15-16 inch round pizza pan by lightly spraying with non-stick cooking spray. Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C).
- Stretch pizza dough to 14 inches and place on the prepared pan. Pierce the surface with a fork, leaving a 12-inch border.
- Brush dough with olive oil and par-bake for 15 minutes until slightly firm. Allow to cool while preparing subsequent components.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, combine ground beef, onions, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-6 minutes until meat browns thoroughly. Drain excess fat.
- Distribute cooked beef evenly across par-baked crust, maintaining a 1-inch border. Scatter shredded American cheese uniformly over the meat layer.
- Return pizza to oven and bake for 7-11 minutes until cheese melts completely and crust achieves golden-brown edges.
- Garnish pizza with shredded lettuce, remaining onions, and pickle slices. Drizzle Thousand Island dressing generously and sprinkle sesame seeds.
- Slice into 8 equal wedges and serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Customize the dough by using store-bought or homemade pizza crust for flexibility.
- Ensure ground beef is lean to minimize excess grease during cooking.
- Control spice levels by adjusting garlic powder and black pepper according to taste preferences.
- Opt for low-fat cheese and light Thousand Island dressing for a healthier version of this indulgent pizza.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 530 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 810 mg
- Fat: 37 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg