This Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza brings together all the best parts of a cheeseburger and pizza in one hearty, crowd-pleasing dish. Baked in a 9x13 pan, the crust rises high around the edges to create a delicious deep dish effect that holds in every layer of flavor.
It's the kind of recipe that reminds me of family pizza nights when I'd pull out leftover burgers, and turn them into something brand new. It's perfect for game day, a Friday night dinner and a movie, or anytime you're craving a comforting homemade pizza.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
Deep dish comfort: the 9x13 baking dish gives the pizza a soft, chewy crust with crispy edges.
Cheeseburger flavor: the sauce combines ketchup, mustard, and mayo for that classic burger tang.
Perfect for leftovers: a great way to use up extra cooked hamburger or bacon for an easy dinner.
Key Ingredients for Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and instructions.
- Pizza dough: a mix of whole wheat and white flour for a soft, slightly nutty crust.
- Burger sauce: ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise create a savory base that mimics burger flavor.
- Mozzarella and cheddar: the two cheeses melt perfectly together for a creamy, gooey topping.
- Hamburger and bacon: cooked hamburger and crisp bacon give this pizza its signature cheeseburger taste.
Ingredient Substitutions
- Use ground turkey instead of hamburger for a lighter pizza
- Swap BBQ sauce for the burger sauce to add a smoky twist.
- Try a store-bought pizza dough in place of the homemade dough.
Variations on Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza
- Make a Pickle Lover's Pizza by layering dill pickle slices on top after baking.
- Add jalapenos or hot sauce to the burger sauce for a spicy kick.
- Top with shredded lettuce and diced tomato after baking for a deluxe burger-style finish
Tips for the Best Deep Dish Pizza
- Use cornmeal on the bottom of the pan to help crisp the crust.
- Let the dough rise fully. It gives you that perfect deep dish texture.
- Bake until golden brown so the edges are crisp and the cheese bubbles.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftovers in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, bake in a 350°F oven for about 10 minutes or until warmed through and thr crust is crisp again.
Serve With...
This Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza brings pairs wonderfully with a side of Wingstop Garlic Parmesan Wings, Crispy Air Fryer Buffalo Wings, and a side of Homemade Ranch Dressing for dipping.
More Easy Dinner Recipes You'll Love
For another fun pizza night, try my Buffalo Chicken Flatbread, or for a low-carb twist, try my Easy Keto Pizza Crust. If you enjoy savory bakes, you'll love Brandy Chicken with Mushrooms and Pearl Onions, and for a family-friendly casserole make my Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese.
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📖 Recipe
Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza
Equipment
- 9x13 glass baking dish
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Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon rapid rise yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- ¾ tablespoon olive oil
- Cornmeal to coat the bottom of pan
For the sauce:
- 3 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
For the toppings:
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces crumbled cooked beef
- 4 slices thick cut bacon cooked until crispy and broken into pieces
Instructions
To make the crust
- Combine the whole wheat pastry flour and ¾ cup of white flour with the salt, sugar, and yeast.
- Pour the warm water and tablespoon of olive oil over flour mixture and stir to combine. Mix in remaining 1 cup flour.
- Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, adding more flour as needed.
- Spray a mixing bowl with cooking spray. Place dough in bowl and then turn over. Cover with a towel and let rise approximately 45 minutes or until dough doubles in size.
To Bake The Pizza
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Punch down dough and let rest for 10 minutes. While dough is resting, make sauce. Mix together in a small bowl the ketchup, mustard, Merlot sauce and mayonnaise.
- Spray a 9 x 13 pan with cooking spray. Sprinkle with cornmeal. Place dough in pan and press the dough out, making sure to have the dough go up the sides of the pan to create the dish effect.
- Spread sauce over top of dough. Layer toppings as follows: Sprinkle with 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, spread cooked ground beef over top of cheese, sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and then lastly top with cheddar cheese.
- Bake in oven approximately 20 minutes or until crust is browned and topping begins to brown lightly. Remove from oven and top with bacon pieces. Garnish with lettuce, tomato, onion and more bacon if desired.
teresa says
pinned pinned pinned! cannot wait to make this! 🙂
From Valeries Kitchen says
Oh Shelby...what have you done? My boys would go crazy for this. I've got to try it!
Lynda says
Looks fantastic Shelby.....bacon in pizza is so good anyway, I'd have to eat several pieces!
bellini says
Good choice Shelby!
Pegasuslegend says
I will bet Grumpy didn't want to share a piece of this lol I sure wouldnt that looks fabulous Shelby, gone in 60 seconds here... I would hide it from my hubby if I wanted some!!!! nice one!