Giant Double Cheeseburger Pizz
Recipe:
Ingredients:
For the “Crusts”:
4 lbs ground beef
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup breadcrumbs (optional, for a firmer base)
For the “Burger” Layers:
2 lbs ground beef, cooked and crumbled
1 cup chopped onion, sautéed
Optional: Sliced pickles, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes
For the “Cheese” Layers:
16-24 slices cheddar cheese (or your favorite burger cheese)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
For the “Sauce” Layers:
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup mustard
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons relish (optional)
For the “Pizza” Topping:
1 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
8-12 oz pepperoni slices
Instructions:
Prepare the “Crusts”:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and eggs. If using, add breadcrumbs. Mix well.
Divide the meat mixture in half. Press each half evenly into the bottom of two large, greased pizza pans or baking sheets to form two thick, round “crusts.”
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the meat is cooked through. Carefully drain any excess grease from both “crusts.”
Assemble the First “Burger Pizza”:
Spread half of the cooked and crumbled ground beef evenly over one of the baked meat “crusts.”
Sprinkle half of the sautéed onions over the beef.
If desired, add half of the sliced pickles, shredded lettuce, and diced tomatoes.
Arrange half of the cheddar cheese slices evenly over the “burger” layer.
Spread half of the ketchup-mustard-mayonnaise-relish mixture evenly over the cheese.
Top with half of the pizza sauce or marinara sauce.
Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese over the pizza sauce.
Arrange half of the pepperoni slices on top.
Assemble the Second “Burger Pizza”:
Repeat the layering process from step 2 on the second baked meat “crust.”
Stack the Pizzas:
Carefully place one assembled “burger pizza” on top of the other.
Bake the Stacked Pizza:
Return the stacked pizza to the oven and bake for another 20-30 minutes, or until the mozzarella cheese on top is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned, and the entire creation is heated through.
Serve:
Let the giant double cheeseburger pizza cool slightly before slicing and serving. This will be a very substantial and messy dish!
Tips and Variations:
Crust Thickness: Adjust the amount of ground beef for thinner or thicker “crusts.”
Burger Toppings: Customize the burger layers with your favorite burger toppings.
Cheese: Feel free to use other burger cheeses like provolone or Swiss.
Sauce: Adjust the ratios of the burger sauce ingredients to your preference or use your favorite burger sauce.
Pizza Toppings: You can add other pizza toppings along with the pepperoni on the top layer.
Presentation: This is an extreme dish best suited for sharing!
Enjoy your incredibly indulgent Giant Double Cheeseburger Pizza!