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Big Mac Pizza Recipe

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This Big Mac Pizza combines the iconic flavors of a classic Big Mac burger with the comforting appeal of a cheesy, baked pizza. Featuring a pre-baked crust topped with seasoned ground beef, American cheese, shredded lettuce, pickles, onions, and a drizzle of tangy burger sauce, this recipe is perfect for fans of burgers and pizza alike seeking a creative, crowd-pleasing meal.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 1 pre-baked pizza shell (12-inch) (or 1 pound pizza dough, see Notes)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds

Beef Mixture

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup ketchup plus 2 tablespoons
  • ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
  • ½ teaspoon granulated onion
  • 1 ½ tablespoons dill pickle brine
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Toppings

  • 9 slices American cheese
  • 1 ½ cups shredded iceberg lettuce
  • ¼ cup chopped dill pickles
  • ¼ cup chopped sweet onions or green onions
  • ¼ cup Burger Sauce (additional for drizzling as desired)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400ºF (204ºC) to prepare for baking the pizza.
  2. Cook Ground Beef: In a medium skillet over medium heat, crumble the ground beef. Season with kosher salt and black pepper, breaking it up as it browns evenly. Avoid overcooking since it will continue cooking in the oven. Drain excess fat if there is more than 2 tablespoons, keeping up to that amount for flavor.
  3. Add Seasonings: Stir in ½ cup ketchup, granulated garlic, and granulated onion into the cooked beef for the signature Big Mac flavor.
  4. Make Pickle Slurry: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together dill pickle brine and cornstarch until smooth. Pour this over the beef and stir continuously over medium-high heat until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy, coating the meat well.
  5. Prepare the Pizza Crust: Brush the pizza crust surface lightly with olive oil, then evenly sprinkle with sesame seeds to mimic the Big Mac bun’s texture and flavor.
  6. Assemble Beef Layer: Spread the beef mixture evenly over the pizza crust, leaving a ½-inch border around the edges free for a clean finish.
  7. Add Cheese: Layer the American cheese slices over the beef in an overlapping pattern, leaving the edges cheese-free. Bake the pizza at 400ºF for 8-10 minutes, just until the crust is golden and cheese is melted — avoid toasting the cheese for best results.
  8. Rest the Pizza: Remove the pizza from the oven and let it rest on a cutting board for five minutes. This resting allows the cheese to set slightly and prevents toppings from sliding off.
  9. Add Fresh Toppings: Scatter shredded lettuce, chopped pickles, and onions evenly on top of the melted cheese. Drizzle the burger sauce generously over the toppings.
  10. Finish and Serve: Optionally sprinkle extra sesame seeds over the top for additional bite and visual appeal. Slice the pizza into 8 wedges and serve while hot or warm for that perfect Big Mac-inspired pizza experience.

Notes

  • If you don’t have a pre-baked pizza crust, use 1 pound of pizza dough. Stretch it gently by hand to a 12-inch round.
  • Pre-bake the dough on a parchment-lined pan, pizza steel, or stone for 8-10 minutes until crust is set but still pale.
  • Remove from oven and then top with beef mixture and cheese, continuing as per instructions.
  • Keep up to 2 tablespoons of beef fat when cooking the meat for enhanced flavor, draining excess.

Keywords: Big Mac Pizza, cheeseburger pizza, American cheese pizza, ground beef pizza, burger-inspired pizza, sesame seed pizza crust

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