Here’s a beginner-friendly Ultimate Double Cheeseburger Pizza Stack recipe. It’s basically pizza meets double cheeseburger in a tall, indulgent stack — perfect for parties or cheat days.
🍕 Ultimate Double Cheeseburger Pizza Stack
Prep Time: 25 mins
Cook Time: 25-30 mins
Serves: 4-6
🧀 Ingredients:
For the Stack:
- 2 pre-made 12-inch pizza crusts (or flatbreads)
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce (or more ketchup/mustard mix if you want full burger flavor)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup dill pickle slices
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- 1-2 tomatoes, sliced
- 4-6 slices cooked bacon (optional but awesome)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise (optional topping)
- Sesame seeds (optional for garnish)
🔥 Directions:
1. Cook the Beef
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat.
- Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Drain excess fat.
- Stir in ketchup and mustard until evenly coated. Set aside.
2. Assemble the Base
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the first pizza crust on a baking sheet or pizza stone.
- Spread pizza sauce or burger sauce mix on it.
- Top with half the cheddar, mozzarella, and cooked beef.
- Add some onions, pickles, and bacon (if using).
3. Add the Second Layer
- Place the second pizza crust on top like a sandwich.
- Spread with more sauce.
- Top with remaining beef, cheeses, pickles, onion, tomato slices, and more bacon.
4. Bake It
- Carefully place in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly and crust is golden.
5. Top and Serve
- Let it cool slightly.
- Drizzle with mayo, add extra pickles or tomatoes if desired.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds for a burger bun vibe.
- Slice like a deep dish pizza or lasagna stack.
🧠 Tips for Beginners:
- Use pre-shredded cheese and store-bought pizza crusts to save time.
- Feel free to skip the top crust for an open-faced version.
- You can build this in a round cake pan for neat layers if desired.
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