Description
Enjoy the ultimate comfort food mashup with this Bacon Cheeseburger Meatball Pizza! Loaded with juicy meatballs, crispy bacon, gooey cheese, and a tangy burger-inspired sauce, this pizza is perfect for family dinners, game nights, or weekend treats. Ready in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pizza dough
- 1 cup cooked meatballs, halved
- 4 slices crispy bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup pickles (optional), sliced
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). Roll out pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to desired thickness.
- Pre-Bake the Crust: Brush dough with olive oil and bake for 5 minutes until slightly golden.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix pizza sauce, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard.
- Assemble the Toppings: Spread sauce evenly over pre-baked crust. Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the top.
- Add the Meatballs and Bacon: Arrange halved meatballs and crumbled bacon across the pizza.
- Enhance the Flavor: Sprinkle diced onions, garlic powder, and black pepper over the toppings.
- Bake to Perfection: Return pizza to oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly with a golden crust.
- Final Touches: Optionally garnish with pickle slices for an authentic cheeseburger taste.
- Slice and Serve: Let pizza cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Spicy Kick: Add jalapeños or a drizzle of hot sauce.
- BBQ Style: Swap pizza sauce for BBQ sauce.
- Keto-Friendly: Use a low-carb crust or cauliflower base.
- Different Cheese Blends: Try gouda, provolone, or pepper jack.
- Extra Toppings: Enhance with mushrooms, bell peppers, or avocado slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: main dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: bacon cheeseburger pizza, meatball pizza, comfort food pizza, cheeseburger-inspired pizza, game night recipe