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Cheeseburger Skillet Pizza Recipe

Cheeseburger Skillet Pizza Recipe

All the flavors of a classic cheeseburger baked onto a bubbly, golden skillet pizza. Fast, fun, and weeknight-friendly.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Total Time: 42 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil for coating the skillet
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 0.5 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 0.25 cup ketchup
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 0.75 tsp kosher salt divide to season beef and dough
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 lb pizza dough let sit at room temperature 30 minutes
  • 1.5 cup shredded low-moisture mozzarella
  • 1.25 cup shredded sharp cheddar
  • 0.5 cup chopped dill pickles
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted for brushing crust
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds for a burger-bun style crust
  • 1 cup shredded crisp lettuce for topping after baking
  • 0.75 cup diced tomato for topping after baking
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise optional drizzle

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Heat the oven to 475°F and place a rack in the center. Set a 12-inch oven-safe skillet on the stove.
  • Brown the ground beef in the dry skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into small crumbles, 5–6 minutes.
  • Stir in onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Mix in ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire, 1/2 tsp salt, and pepper. Simmer 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened. Transfer mixture to a bowl.
  • Lightly wipe the skillet. Add olive oil and swirl to coat the bottom and sides.
  • Stretch or roll the dough to a 12-inch round. Press it into the oiled skillet and up the sides. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 tsp salt over the dough.
  • Scatter half the mozzarella and half the cheddar over the dough. Spoon the warm beef mixture evenly on top.
  • Top with remaining cheeses and half the chopped pickles.
  • Bake until the crust is deep golden and cheese is bubbling, 12–15 minutes.
  • Brush the crust with melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Let rest 5 minutes.
  • Finish with lettuce, tomato, and remaining pickles. Drizzle with mayonnaise if you like. Slice and serve hot.

Notes

Make it your way: Add crumbled bacon, a drizzle of burger sauce (equal parts ketchup and mayo), or swap pickles for sliced jalapeños. Leftovers keep 3 days in the fridge; reheat on a skillet over medium heat or in a 375°F oven until crisp.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Cheeseburger Skillet Pizza Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.