Big Mac Pizza

Big Mac Pizza is a playful twist on the iconic fast-food burger, featuring ground beef, special sauce, melty cheese, and crisp lettuce on a pizza crust.

It’s a fun, family-friendly meal that combines the best of two comfort food favorites in one delicious slice.

Kitchen Equipment Needed

• Baking sheet or pizza pan
• Skillet
• Mixing bowls
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Spatula or wooden spoon

Ingredients Overview

• Pizza dough: Store-bought or homemade, forms the base of the pizza.
• Ground beef: Seasoned and browned to mimic burger patties.
• “Special sauce”: A tangy, creamy dressing similar to classic burger sauce.
• Cheese: Shredded cheddar or a combination of cheddar and mozzarella.
• Toppings: Shredded lettuce, pickles, onion, and optional sesame seeds for a burger-inspired finish.

Ingredients

• 1 pound pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
• 1/2 pound ground beef (80/20 or leaner)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (adjust to taste)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or cheddar-mozzarella blend)
• 1 cup shredded lettuce (iceberg or romaine)
• 1/2 cup sliced pickles (dill or your preference)
• 1/4 cup diced onion (yellow or white)
• Optional: sesame seeds for garnish

Special Sauce

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon finely diced pickles (or pickle relish)
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)

Directions

1. Brown the ground beef : In a skillet over medium-high heat, crumble and cook ground beef with salt and pepper. Stir occasionally until browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed and set aside.
2. Preheat oven : Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or pizza pan.
3. Roll out dough : On a floured surface, roll or press the pizza dough into a circle or rectangle, about 12 inches in diameter if making a round pizza. Transfer the dough to the prepared pan.
4. Make the special sauce : In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, diced pickles (or relish), vinegar, and optional sugar. Adjust seasoning to taste. Reserve half of this sauce for topping after baking if desired.
5. Assemble the pizza : Spread half of the special sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust. Sprinkle the browned ground beef over the sauce, then top with shredded cheese. If you like, sprinkle sesame seeds around the crust edge to mimic a burger bun.
6. Bake : Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Add fresh toppings : Remove the pizza from the oven. Drizzle with remaining sauce if desired. Top with shredded lettuce, sliced pickles, and diced onion. Slice and serve warm.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

12–15 minutes

Total Time

27–30 minutes

Nutrition (per slice, ~8 slices)

• Calories: ~250
• Protein: ~12g
• Fat: ~14g
• Carbohydrates: ~20g
• Fiber: ~1g
• Sugar: ~3g

Expert Tips

• Partially bake crust For an extra crisp crust, pre-bake the dough for 5 minutes before adding toppings.
• Sauce thickness If the sauce is too thick, stir in a small amount of pickle juice or vinegar to thin it out.
• Customize Use your favorite burger toppings like bacon, tomatoes, or a drizzle of hot sauce.

FAQs

Can I use a premade special sauce from the store?

Yes, you can skip making the sauce from scratch if you find a burger-style sauce you enjoy.

What if I don’t have shredded lettuce?

Chopped lettuce works too. Avoid adding lettuce before baking, as it will wilt.

How do I store leftovers?

Keep slices in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in the oven.

Storing & Reheating

• Storing Place leftover slices in an airtight container or wrap tightly in foil. Refrigerate for up to 2 days.
• Reheating Warm slices on a baking sheet in a 350°F (175°C) oven for about 5–7 minutes or until heated through.

Substitutions & Variations

• Protein Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles.
• Cheese Try American cheese slices torn into pieces for a more authentic burger flavor.
• Dough A prebaked crust or naan bread can work in a pinch for personal-sized pizzas.

Big Mac Pizza

Big Mac Pizza is a playful twist on the iconic fast-food burger, featuring ground beef, special sauce, melty cheese, and crisp lettuce on a pizza crust.

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Equipment

• - Baking sheet or pizza pan
• - Skillet
• Mixing bowls
• Measuring cups and spoons
• - Spatula or wooden spoon

Ingredients

  

• - 1 pound pizza dough homemade or store-bought
• - 1/2 pound ground beef 80/20 or leaner
• - 1/2 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
• - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper adjust to taste
• - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or cheddar-mozzarella blend
• - 1 cup shredded lettuce iceberg or romaine
• - 1/2 cup sliced pickles dill or your preference
• - 1/4 cup diced onion yellow or white
• - Optional: sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

 

• **Brown the ground beef** In a skillet over medium-high heat, crumble and cook ground beef with salt and pepper. Stir occasionally until browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed and set aside.
• **Preheat oven** Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or pizza pan.
• **Roll out dough** On a floured surface, roll or press the pizza dough into a circle or rectangle, about 12 inches in diameter if making a round pizza. Transfer the dough to the prepared pan.
• **Make the special sauce** In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, diced pickles (or relish), vinegar, and optional sugar. Adjust seasoning to taste. Reserve half of this sauce for topping after baking if desired.
• **Assemble the pizza** Spread half of the special sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust. Sprinkle the browned ground beef over the sauce, then top with shredded cheese. If you like, sprinkle sesame seeds around the crust edge to mimic a burger bun.
• **Bake** Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
• **Add fresh toppings** Remove the pizza from the oven. Drizzle with remaining sauce if desired. Top with shredded lettuce, sliced pickles, and diced onion. Slice and serve warm.