Cheeseburger Pizza

When you can't decide between a cheeseburger or a slice of pizza, why not have both? This is a fun recipe too because you could easily add any of your other tried-and-true burger toppings. I may add a few dill pickles next time! The original recipe calls for a homemade pizza crust, but I don't have the time or the patience for that. I always buy the package of 2 premade crusts at Kroger and make 2 pizzas. Makes dinnertime so easy. Kids love this meal too, and I thought it turned out really pretty. Y'all know I love food that tastes AND looks good! :) Enjoy!

 

 

Cheeseburger Pizza

{Southern Living magazine}

 

Premade pizza crust of your choosing

12 ounces ground beef

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms

1 cup chopped yellow onion

3/4 cup jarred pasta sauce

8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded

1 1/2 cups pre-shredded mozzarella cheese

1 cup pimiento-stuffed green olives

1/4 cup ketchup

 

Directions

 

Preheat oven according to premade pizza crust package directions. (Brands may vary slightly.)

 

Cook ground beef in a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high, stirring often, until meat crumbles and is no longer pink. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Remove from skillet with a slotted spoon and drain on a plate lined with paper towels.

 

Add mushrooms to hot drippings and cook, stirring occasionally, until light golden (about 5 minutes).

 

Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and beginning to brown. Remove mushrooms and onions with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

 

Brush premade crust with olive oil.

 

Top crust with pizza sauce, beef, mushroom-onion mixture, shredded cheeses, and olives. Drizzle with ketchup.

 

Place pizza on middle of oven rack and bake for 8-12 minutes. Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes before slicing.

 

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Hope everyone has a happy Hump Day!