I don’t know about you, but sometimes dinner needs to feel fun. Not fancy, not fussy—just good, satisfying, and a little unexpected. That’s exactly what this Homemade Cheeseburger Pizza is.

It started as a Friday night experiment with leftover ground beef… and now it’s one of our most requested family dinners. Think crispy crust, seasoned beef, melty cheese, tangy pickles, and a drizzle of creamy burger sauce on top. It tastes like a cheeseburger and a pizza had a delicious baby.

And the best part? It’s easy enough for weeknights and way more affordable (and nourishing!) than takeout.

Ingredients:

For the Pizza:

• 1 prepared pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1/2 lb ground beef

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp black pepper

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

• 1/2 cup ketchup

• 1 tbsp yellow mustard

• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

• 1/4 cup diced red onion

• 1/4 cup chopped dill pickles

For the Burger Sauce (optional but delicious):

• 1/4 cup mayo

• 1 tbsp ketchup

• 1 tsp mustard

• 1 tsp pickle juice

• Pinch of paprika

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 475°F. If using a pizza stone, preheat that too.

2. Brown the beef: In a skillet, cook ground beef with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Drain and set aside.

3. Roll out the dough: On a floured surface, roll dough into a 12-inch circle or rectangle. Transfer to a baking sheet or stone. Brush edges with olive oil.

4. Sauce the base: Stir together ketchup and mustard, and spread over dough like you would pizza sauce.

5. Assemble the pizza: Top with browned beef, shredded cheddar, diced red onion, and chopped pickles.

6. Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes or until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.

7. Burger sauce drizzle: While the pizza bakes, stir together burger sauce ingredients. Drizzle over hot pizza before serving or serve on the side for dipping.

8. Serve: Slice and serve with a simple salad or baked potato wedges for the full diner effect!

Sarah’s Tips & Swaps:

• Make it gluten-free: Use a gluten-free pizza crust.

• Kid favorite: Let your kids pick their toppings! Ours love to add extra pickles or even a few cherry tomatoes.

• Vegetarian twist: Use plant-based crumbles instead of beef.

• Make ahead tip: You can prep the beef and sauce earlier in the day, then just assemble and bake at dinnertime.

Flavorful Conclusion:

This Cheeseburger Pizza is playful, satisfying, and a total weeknight win. It brings together two dinner favorites in one easy recipe — and best of all, it brings everyone to the table smiling. Whether it’s movie night or just a random Tuesday, this one’s a keeper.

Nutrition (Per Slice – 8 slices per pizza):

• Calories: 310

• Protein: 15g

• Carbohydrates: 25g

• Fat: 18g

• Fiber: 1g

• Sugar: 4g

• Sodium: 560mg