Big Mac Pizza Delight!
Enjoy a fresh, homemade take on a fast-food classic with this Big Mac Pizza Delight, featuring a savory beef topping, melted American cheese, crisp lettuce, tangy pickles, and a signature Thousand Island drizzle on a perfectly baked pizza crust.
Equipment
- Pizza Pan
- Large skillet
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
Pizza Base
- 1 pound fresh pizza dough
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
Savory Beef Topping
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup yellow onion finely diced, divided
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Assembly & Finish
- 2.5 cups shredded yellow American cheese
- 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- 0.33 cup dill pickle slices patted dry
- 0.33 cup Thousand Island dressing (or homemade Big Mac sauce)
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and lightly grease a 15-16 inch round pizza pan.
- On a clean surface, gently roll or stretch your pizza dough to about a 14-inch circle, then transfer it to the prepared pan. Use a fork to poke holes all over the dough's surface, leaving about a half-inch border to allow the crust to rise evenly and prevent bubbles. Brush 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the dough.
- Par-bake the dough for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly on the counter.
- While the dough is par-baking, prepare your savory beef topping: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lean ground beef, ¾ cup of the diced yellow onion, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Cook for about 5-6 minutes, breaking up the beef until no pink remains.
- Drain any excess grease thoroughly by transferring the cooked beef to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Spread the well-drained ground beef mixture evenly over the par-baked pizza dough, leaving a 1-inch border for the crust. Sprinkle the shredded American cheese generously over the beef.
- Return the pizza to the oven and bake for another 7-11 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is beautifully melted and bubbly.
- Once out of the oven, slide the pizza onto a large cutting board.
- To finish, scatter the shredded iceberg lettuce over the melted cheese, followed by the remaining ¼ cup of diced yellow onion. Arrange the dill pickle slices evenly.
- Drizzle the Thousand Island dressing in a decorative pattern over the entire pizza.
- Finally, sprinkle with sesame seeds for that authentic Big Mac touch.
- Slice the pizza into eight pieces and serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving): Calories: 469 kcal, Total Carbohydrates: 34g (Net Carbs: 32g), Fats: 26g, Protein: 25g.
