Description
Culinary innovation meets classic flavor in this Big Mac Pizza, blending McDonald’s iconic burger with pizzeria charm. Crispy crust, special sauce, and layered ingredients create a mouthwatering mashup you’ll crave with every slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
Cheese and Dairy:
- 2.5 cups shredded yellow American cheese (from an 8-ounce piece sliced at the deli counter)
Pizza Base and Toppings:
- 1 pound prepared fresh pizza dough
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (1 tablespoon for the dough, 1 tablespoon for cooking beef)
- 1 cup small diced yellow onion (3/4 cup for the beef mixture, 1/4 cup for topping)
- 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 hamburger sliced dill pickles, patted dry
- 1/3 cup bottled Thousand Island dressing
Instructions
- Prepare the pizza foundation by heating the oven to 425F and coating a large 15-16 inch round pizza pan with non-stick spray.
- Transform the pizza dough into a 14-inch circle, carefully positioning it on the prepared pan and creating strategic perforations across the surface, maintaining a 12-inch border.
- Enhance the dough’s texture by brushing with olive oil and pre-baking for 15 minutes until slightly crisp, then allow to cool momentarily.
- Craft the savory beef mixture by sautéing ground beef with onions, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes until thoroughly browned, then drain excess fat.
- Strategically distribute the seasoned beef across the par-baked crust, leaving a slight perimeter, and generously layer with shredded American cheese.
- Return the pizza to the oven, baking for 7-11 minutes until the crust develops a golden hue and cheese melts completely.
- Elevate the pizza’s flavor profile by garnishing with crisp lettuce shreds, remaining diced onions, tangy pickle slices, drizzled Thousand Island dressing, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
- Slice into 8 triangular portions and serve immediately for maximum enjoyment.
Notes
- Create an extra-crispy crust by patting the pizza dough dry with paper towels before par-baking to remove excess moisture and ensure a crunchier texture.
- Swap ground beef with plant-based meat alternatives for a vegetarian version that maintains the classic Big Mac flavor profile.
- Use low-fat cheese and lean ground beef to reduce overall calorie content while keeping the signature taste intact.
- Consider adding a sprinkle of special sauce or extra dressing on individual slices for those who love more Big Mac-style flavor intensity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg