Description
This Big Mac Pizza recipe creatively combines the flavors of a classic Big Mac burger with the beloved format of a pizza. Featuring seasoned ground beef, a tangy special sauce reminiscent of Thousand Island dressing, and classic toppings like pickles, onions, and shredded lettuce, this pizza offers a unique and delicious meal perfect for burger and pizza lovers alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base
- 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
Beef Topping
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning or 1 tbsp hamburger seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Cheese
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Fresh Toppings
- 1/2 cup pickles, sliced
- 1/4 cup onions, finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
Special Sauce
- 1/4 cup special sauce (recipe below or use Thousand Island dressing)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1 tbsp finely chopped pickles or relish
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and prepare your pizza dough by rolling it out on a baking sheet or pizza stone to form the pizza base.
- Cook the Ground Beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Drain excess fat. Stir in taco seasoning or hamburger seasoning until the meat is evenly coated. Set aside.
- Make the Special Sauce (Optional): In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, finely chopped pickles or relish, white vinegar, paprika, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Assemble the Pizza: Spread a thin layer of the special sauce or Thousand Island dressing over the rolled-out pizza dough. Evenly distribute the cooked, seasoned ground beef over the sauce, then sprinkle with a mixture of shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake the Pizza: Place the assembled pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Add Fresh Toppings: Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately top with sliced pickles, finely chopped onions, and shredded iceberg lettuce. Optionally, drizzle additional special sauce over the fresh toppings.
- Serve: Slice the Big Mac Pizza and serve hot for a fun and flavorful meal that combines the best of burgers and pizza.
Notes
- You can substitute the taco seasoning with hamburger seasoning or your preferred burger seasoning blend.
- For a quicker version, use store-bought Thousand Island dressing instead of making the special sauce.
- Use a pizza stone if available for a crisper crust, or a baking sheet if not.
- Adjust the amount of lettuce and pickles according to your preference to keep the classic Big Mac flavor balance.
- Leftover pizza can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
