Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza Twist (Print Version)
Fuses classic cheeseburger flavors—beef, bacon, cheddar, and pickles—onto crisp homemade pizza dough.
# Ingredients:
→ For the Dough
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3/4 cup water, 110°F
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1 teaspoon sugar
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1 teaspoon active dry yeast
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1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon salt
→ For the Beef Topping
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1 pound extra lean ground beef
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
→ For the Pizza
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1 cup pizza sauce
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3 cups shredded cheese (cheddar and mozzarella blend)
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6 strips bacon, fried
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1/2 cup sweet pickle slices
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1/2 cup burger sauce
# Directions:
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Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it into crumbles until no pink remains. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking until lightly browned, then remove from heat and drain. Set aside. Cut the bacon into 1-1.5 inch pieces, fry over medium-high heat until cooked but not crispy. Drain on paper towels. Slice sweet pickles 1/4 inch thick, dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Prepare pizza sauce, shredded cheese, and burger sauce for assembly.
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Fill a mixing bowl with hot tap water to temper it. Discard water and add 3/4 cup of water heated to 110°F. Stir in 1 teaspoon sugar, sprinkle yeast on top, and let sit for 2 minutes. Whisk in olive oil, then mix in flour and salt using a wooden spoon. Knead the dough into a smooth ball, cover with a clean tea towel, and let it rise in a warm, draft-free area.
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Preheat oven to 500°F. Spray a pizza pan with non-stick cooking spray. Roll the dough out onto the pan and evenly spread it to the edges. Spread pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a 3/4 inch border. Toss shredded cheese, cooked bacon, and beef together, then evenly distribute over the sauced area. Bake the pizza for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and the crust is golden. Remove from oven, add pickle slices, drizzle burger sauce, and serve immediately.