Ultimate Cheesy Pizza Burger Bake
🍕🍔 Ultimate Cheesy Pizza Burger Bake 🍔🍕
This Pizza Burger Bake combines the best of both worlds—juicy seasoned beef, melty cheese, and a crispy pizza crust. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing dish perfect for weeknight dinners or game nights!
Ingredients:
For the Base:
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1 pound ground beef
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1 cup pizza sauce
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1 can (13.8 oz) refrigerated pizza dough
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1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Toppings:
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1/4 cup sliced black olives
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1/4 cup diced green bell peppers
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1/4 cup sliced red onions
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
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Fresh basil (for garnish)
Directions:
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Preheat the Oven:
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Set the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Cook the Beef:
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In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned.
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Drain excess fat, then season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir in the pizza sauce and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
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Prepare the Crust:
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Roll out the pizza dough and press it into the greased baking dish, covering the bottom and slightly up the sides.
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Brush the dough with olive oil for a crispy texture.
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Assemble the Bake:
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Spread the beef mixture evenly over the dough.
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Sprinkle with mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
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Add black olives, green bell peppers, and red onions.
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Bake:
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Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Garnish & Serve:
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Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
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Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and fresh basil. Slice and enjoy!
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Nutritional Information:
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⏰ Prep Time: 10 minutes | 🍳 Cooking Time: 25 minutes | ⏲️ Total Time: 35 minutes
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🔥 Calories: 420 kcal per serving | 🍽️ Servings: 6
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