Name: Big Mac Pizza Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pre-baked pizza shell (12-inch); 1 teaspoon olive oil; 2 teaspoons sesame seeds; 1 pound ground beef; ¾ teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ½ cup ketchup plus 2 tablespoons; ½ teaspoon granulated garlic; ½ teaspoon granulated onion; 1 ½ tablespoons dill pickle brine; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 9 slices American cheese; 1 ½ cups shredded iceberg lettuce; ¼ cup chopped dill pickles; ¼ cup chopped sweet onions or green onions; ¼ cup Burger Sauce or more to taste

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Introduction

This Big Mac Pizza brings all the beloved flavors of a classic Big Mac sandwich to your pizza night. With seasoned ground beef, melted American cheese, and a tangy burger sauce topped with fresh lettuce, pickles, and onions, it’s a fun and satisfying twist on two favorites combined.

A thick sandwich is displayed on a wooden board, featuring a sesame seed bun as the base layer. The first visible layer on the bun is melted yellow cheese, gently covering the surface edges. On top of the cheese, there is a layer of finely chopped green lettuce, spread evenly and mixed with small pieces of diced green pickles and white onions. A creamy orange sauce is drizzled lightly over the top, running in thin, uneven lines across the salad layer. The board is set on a white marbled texture with a red and white checkered cloth partially visible beneath it. Around the sandwich, there are clear glass bowls containing diced onions, green onions, and chopped pickles. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 pre-baked pizza shell (12-inch) (see notes)
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
1 pound ground beef
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup ketchup plus 2 tablespoons
½ teaspoon granulated garlic
½ teaspoon granulated onion
1 ½ tablespoons dill pickle brine
1 teaspoon cornstarch
9 slices American cheese
1 ½ cups shredded iceberg lettuce
¼ cup chopped dill pickles
¼ cup chopped sweet onions or green onions
¼ cup burger sauce (or more to taste)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400ºF.
Step 2: In a medium skillet over medium heat, crumble the ground beef. Season with salt and pepper, breaking it up as it cooks. Avoid overcooking since it will continue cooking in the oven. Drain excess fat but leave about 2 tablespoons for flavor.
Step 3: Stir in the ketchup, granulated garlic, and granulated onion into the beef.
Step 4: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the pickle juice and cornstarch to form a slurry. Pour this mixture over the beef. Increase heat to medium-high and stir until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
Step 5: Brush the pizza shell with olive oil and sprinkle sesame seeds evenly over the surface.
Step 6: Spread the beef mixture evenly on the pizza dough, leaving a ½-inch border around the edges.
Step 7: Arrange the American cheese slices in an overlapping pattern over the beef, keeping the edges clear.
Step 8: Bake the pizza for 8-10 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted. Avoid toasting the cheese too much—just melt it gently.
Step 9: Remove the pizza and let it rest for 5 minutes. Then scatter shredded lettuce, chopped pickles, and onions over the top. Drizzle with burger sauce and optionally sprinkle some more sesame seeds.
Step 10: Slice into 8 wedges and serve warm or hot.

Tips & Variations

If you don’t have a pre-baked pizza shell, use 1 pound of pizza dough and gently stretch it to a 12-inch round. Pre-bake the crust for 8-10 minutes until set but pale before topping and finishing the bake.
For extra authenticity, try making your own burger sauce or use a favorite store-bought option that mimics Big Mac sauce.
Feel free to swap American cheese with cheddar or your preferred melting cheese for a different flavor.

Storage

Store leftover pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in an oven at 350ºF until warmed through to keep the crust crisp and the toppings fresh. Avoid microwaving, as it can make the crust soggy.

How to Serve

A close-up of a pizza with a thick sesame seed crust, topped with a base layer of melted yellow cheese, followed by a layer of browned ground meat peeking through, then a generous layer of shredded light green lettuce scattered on top, and drizzled with a creamy light orange sauce. The pizza rests on a wooden board, placed on a white marbled surface with a glass bowl of chopped pickles in the background and a red and white checkered cloth nearby. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make the burger sauce from scratch?

Yes, many burger sauce recipes combine mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle relish, and spices. Making your own allows you to customize flavors to your liking.

Is it okay to use raw pizza dough instead of a pre-baked crust?

Absolutely. Just stretch the dough gently to a 12-inch circle and pre-bake it for 8 to 10 minutes until it’s set but not browned before adding the toppings and finishing the bake.