Ultimate indulgence a wild mash-up of a double cheeseburger and a deep-dish pizza! Here’s a recipe and concept breakdown for the Ultimate Double Cheeseburger Pizza Stack:
🍕 Ultimate Double Cheeseburger Pizza Stack 🧀
🔥 Concept:
Imagine two thick, cheesy pizzas stacked like burger patties, layered with beef, cheese, bacon, pickles, and burger sauce between them. It’s a pizza, it’s a cheeseburger, it’s a stacked monster of deliciousness.
📝 Ingredients
For the Pizza Dough (makes 2 thick crusts):
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4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 packet (2¼ tsp) instant yeast
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1½ tsp salt
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1½ cups warm water
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2 tbsp olive oil
Cheeseburger Filling:
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1½ lbs ground beef
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1 tsp salt, ½ tsp pepper
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1 tbsp garlic powder
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1 tbsp onion powder
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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6 strips cooked bacon, crumbled
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Dill pickles, sliced
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½ cup caramelized onions (optional)
Burger Sauce:
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½ cup mayo
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2 tbsp ketchup
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1 tbsp yellow mustard
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1 tbsp sweet relish
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1 tsp vinegar
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Pinch of paprika
Toppings for Stack:
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Extra cheese
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Sesame seeds (for crust)
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Optional: tomatoes, lettuce (added fresh after baking)
🔪 Directions
1. Make the Dough:
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Mix flour, yeast, and salt. Add warm water and olive oil.
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Knead until smooth (~10 min). Let rise 1 hour until doubled.
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Divide into two equal parts for two crusts.
2. Cook the Beef:
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Brown the ground beef with seasonings until fully cooked.
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Drain fat, set aside.
3. Prepare the Pizza Bases:
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Roll out each dough portion into a ~10-inch round.
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Prebake each base at 450°F (230°C) for 7-10 min until lightly golden.
4. Assemble the Stack:
Bottom Layer:
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Spread burger sauce on 1 pizza base.
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Add cooked beef, cheese, bacon, and pickles.
Top Layer:
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Place second pizza base on top.
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Add more sauce, beef, cheese, bacon, and pickles.
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Sprinkle sesame seeds on outer edge for “bun effect.”
5. Bake It:
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Carefully bake stacked pizza at 425°F (220°C) for 12-15 minutes.
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Cheese should be bubbling and top crust golden.
6. Finish It Off:
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Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
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Garnish with fresh lettuce, tomato slices, and more burger sauce if desired.
🍔 Tips:
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For extra fun, bake in a springform pan for a tall stacked effect.
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Swap beef for plant-based meat for a vegetarian option.
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Add a fried egg on top for breakfast-style decadence.