Cheeseburger Deluxe Pizza

Preparing the Pizza Dough In a mixing bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Allow it to sit for 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.

2.Add the flour, olive oil, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms, then knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.

3.Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.

Cooking the Ground Beef and Bacon In a skillet, cook the ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until browned. Set aside.

5.In the same skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove from the skillet and chop into small pieces.

Assembling the Pizza Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). Roll out the pizza dough onto a baking sheet.

7.Spread the tomato sauce over the dough, sprinkle with dried oregano, and lay the fresh mozzarella slices on top.

8.Add the cooked ground beef and bacon on half of the pizza, leaving the other half for the Cheeseburger toppings.

9.Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and the crust is golden brown.

Adding the Toppings Once out of the oven, top the Cheeseburger half with shredded cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, pickles, lettuce, ketchup, and mustard.

Finishing Touches Garnish the Pizza Margherita half with fresh basil leaves, salt, and pepper. Slice and enjoy your Cheeseburger Deluxe Pizza!