Description
Culinary magic meets fast-food nostalgia in this big mac pizza, blending iconic American flavors into a crispy, cheesy masterpiece. Hungry pizza enthusiasts will devour every savory slice of this creative cross-cultural comfort dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/3 cup hamburger sliced dill pickles, patted dry
Cheese and Base:
- 1 pound prepared fresh pizza dough
- 2 1/2 cups shredded yellow American cheese, from an 8-ounce piece sliced at the deli counter
Seasonings and Toppings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided (1 tablespoon to brush the dough and 1 tablespoon to cook the ground beef)
- 1 cup small diced yellow onion, divided (3/4 cup added to cooked ground beef, 1/4 cup for toppings)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1/3 cup bottled Thousand Island dressing
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the pizza workspace by warming the oven to 425°F and lightly coating a large round pizza pan with non-stick spray.
- Gently stretch the pizza dough to a 14-inch circle, positioning it carefully on the prepared pan. Delicately puncture the dough’s surface with a fork, maintaining a half-inch border around the edges.
- Generously brush the dough’s surface with olive oil, then pre-bake for 15 minutes until slightly firm. Allow the crust to cool after removing from the oven.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, sauté ground beef with onions, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Brown the meat thoroughly, ensuring no pink remains, then drain excess grease on a paper towel.
- Distribute the seasoned beef evenly across the par-baked crust, leaving a border for the crispy edge.
- Blanket the meat with shredded American cheese, creating a uniform layer. Return the pizza to the oven and bake for 7-11 minutes until the crust turns golden and cheese melts completely.
- Transfer the hot pizza to a cutting board and immediately garnish with fresh shredded lettuce and remaining diced onions.
- Artfully arrange dill pickle slices across the surface, then drizzle Thousand Island dressing in an elegant pattern. Sprinkle sesame seeds as a final touch.
- Slice the pizza into eight precise wedges by halving, quartering, and then dividing each quarter into two equal pieces.
Notes
- Customize the dough by using gluten-free pizza crust for those with wheat sensitivities, ensuring everyone can enjoy this creative Big Mac-inspired dish.
- Control the heat level by adjusting the amount of Worcestershire sauce and black pepper, allowing flexibility for different spice preferences.
- Drain ground beef thoroughly to prevent a soggy pizza base, which helps maintain a crispy crust texture that mimics classic pizza enjoyment.
- For a lighter version, swap regular ground beef with lean ground turkey or plant-based meat alternatives to reduce overall fat content without compromising flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg