Cheeseburger Skillet Style Pizza with pizza dough, ground beef, cheddar cheese, ketchup, mustard, and your favorite burger toppings.
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I’ll be honest—this whole Cheeseburger Skillet Style Pizza thing wasn’t some brilliant idea I planned weeks in advance. It was one of those nights where the fridge looked sad—half a bag of shredded cheese, a lonely pound of beef, and that tube of pizza dough that had been glaring at me every time I opened the door. You know the one. My husband shouted from the living room, “What’s for dinner?” and before I could answer, he threw out “Cheeseburgers?” I laughed and yelled back, “Pizza?”—and boom, this little mash-up was born.
When it came out of the oven, the whole place smelled like a burger joint had collided with a pizzeria. My kids literally hovered around the skillet, like vultures waiting for me to give the okay to dive in. My husband took one bite, looked at me like I’d just invented sliced bread, and said, “This is better than takeout.” (He’s not always that generous with compliments, so trust me, that one stuck.) Now, it’s officially in our weeknight rotation, especially on those “what am I even doing for dinner?” nights.
Here’s a quick peek at what’s inside:
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Why You’ll Love This Cheeseburger Skillet Style Pizza Recipe?
If you’ve ever craved a cheeseburger and pizza at the same time (don’t pretend you haven’t), this Cheeseburger Skillet Style Pizza is your answer. The crust gets crispy on the edges thanks to the skillet, but soft and chewy in the middle. The ketchup and mustard sauce sounds strange until you taste it—then it just makes sense. Add in juicy ground beef, layers of melty cheddar, and any toppings you’d normally pile on a burger? Yeah, it’s basically happiness baked in a pan.
And here’s the kicker: it looks like you’ve gone to some wild effort, but it’s really just 30 minutes and a skillet. Perfect for nights when you want to impress but don’t have the energy to, you know, actually impress.
Ingredient Notes:
Here’s what you’ll need and why it works:
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Pizza dough – I used the store-bought tube because sometimes that’s just life. If you’re feeling ambitious, homemade is great too.
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Ground beef – The burger part of this cheeseburger pizza equation. Lean is good, but honestly, whatever you’ve got works.
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Salt & pepper – Keep it simple, the condiments do the heavy lifting here.
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Ketchup & mustard – Yes, together. It’s basically “burger sauce.” Don’t overthink it.
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Cheddar cheese – Sharp cheddar makes it pop, and freshly shredded melts like a dream.
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Optional toppings – Pickles, onions, lettuce, tomatoes. I know it sounds odd to toss lettuce on a pizza, but give it a try—it adds a fresh crunch.
How To Make Cheeseburger Skillet Style Pizza?
Making this Cheeseburger Skillet Style Pizza is easier than convincing your kids to eat actual vegetables:
Step 1: The base
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Roll that dough into a skillet, pressing it up the sides. It feels a little like playing with Play-Doh, only tastier.
Step 2: The beef
Cook your ground beef (and onions, if you’re using them) in another pan until browned. Drain off the grease so you don’t end up with a soggy pizza bottom.
Step 3: The “sauce”
Mix ketchup and mustard together. Spread it over the dough. Trust me, it’s weird until you try it.
Step 4: The layering
Cheese goes first. Then beef. Then more cheese. Because in what universe is less cheese better?
Step 5: Bake it up
Slide the skillet into the oven and bake for about 20 minutes, or until it looks bubbly and golden.
Step 6: Toppings and serve
Let it cool for 5 minutes (torture, I know), then top with pickles, lettuce, or whatever you’d normally pile on a burger. Slice it up and watch it vanish.
Want To Save This Recipe?
Storage Options:
If you somehow manage to have leftovers (we never do), you can wrap slices in foil or store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or back in the skillet to keep the crust crisp. The microwave works too, but you’ll lose that skillet crunch. Freezing isn’t my favorite for this one—cheese and pickles don’t love the freezer—but if you do, leave the fresh toppings off and just freeze the base.
Variations and Substitutions:
Here’s where you can play around:
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Cheese swap – Mozzarella for stretch, pepper jack for heat, or even a mix if you’re fancy.
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Sauce twist – Swap ketchup and mustard for BBQ sauce, and you’ve got a smoky BBQ burger vibe.
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Different protein – Ground turkey, chicken, or sausage if that’s what you’ve got on hand.
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Veggie add-ins – Mushrooms, jalapeños, or roasted peppers if you want to jazz it up.
What to Serve with Cheeseburger Skillet Style Pizza?
This skillet pizza is a meal all on its own, but if you want the full cheeseburger-pizza-diner experience:
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Fries – Because what’s a burger without fries?
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Simple salad – To make you feel like you’ve balanced out all that cheese.
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Coleslaw – Tangy, crunchy, and a nice contrast.
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Milkshake – If you’re gonna lean in, lean all the way in.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I make this without a cast-iron skillet?
Totally. A baking dish works fine—you’ll just miss out on those crispy edges.
Do I have to use pre-made dough?
Nope. Homemade works beautifully, if you’ve got the time (and patience).
Can I make this ahead?
You can cook the beef and even press the dough into the skillet ahead of time. Assemble and bake when you’re ready to eat.
That’s my Cheeseburger Skillet Style Pizza. It’s messy, it’s cheesy, and it’s exactly the kind of weeknight dinner that makes everyone forget you were two seconds away from ordering takeout. So tell me—are you team pickles on pizza, or is that one step too far?
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Cheeseburger Skillet Style Pizza
Ingredients
- 1 tube pre-made pizza dough
- 1 pound ground beef
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons mustard
- 2 cups cheddar cheese freshly shredded
Optional Toppings:
- Pickles
- Onions
- Lettuce
- Tomatoes
Instructions
Prepare the skillet and dough
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the pre-made pizza dough into a cast-iron skillet, pressing it evenly across the bottom and slightly up the sides.
Cook the beef
- In a separate skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat, seasoning with salt and pepper. Add onions if desired. Cook until the beef is browned and onions are softened. Drain excess grease.
Prepare the sauce
- In a small bowl, combine the ketchup and mustard. Spread this mixture evenly over the prepared pizza dough in the skillet.
Assemble the layers
- Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese over the sauce. Evenly distribute the cooked beef mixture on top, then finish with the remaining shredded cheese.
Bake the pizza
- Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
Finish and serve
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Top with pickles, lettuce, tomatoes, or additional onions if desired. Slice and serve warm.
Notes
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