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    Home » Recipes » Pizza » Cheeseburger Pizza

    Cheeseburger Pizza

    Published: May 9, 2023 by Tonia Larson

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    This tasty Cheeseburger Pizza recipe is a Domino’s copycat with beef, cheese, bacon, tomatoes, pickles, and burger sauce!

    A cooked pizza that has been cut into slices.

    Burgers are an American classic and popular year-round! Why not turn your favorite burger into a pizza for a fun twist? A cheeseburger bacon pizza is easy to make and is a great addition to family pizza night.

    What You’ll Find In This Post

    • Ingredients Needed and Substitutions
    • How To Make Cheeseburger Pizza
    • Variations
      • Hamburger Pizza
      • Big Mac Pizza
    • Storage
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • More Copycat Recipes

    What Is On A Cheeseburger Pizza

    A cheeseburger pizza has the makings of a cheeseburger but in pizza form. Each restaurant makes its own version, and they are all delicious!

    In 2020, Domino’s Cheeseburger Pizza was introduced. It was topped with a “ketchup-mustard sauce, American cheese, beef, fresh onions, diced tomatoes, shredded provolone, and cheddar cheese.”

    This pizza is no longer on the menu, so we made a copycat recipe that we think is even better than the original version so that we can enjoy it at home whenever we want!

    Labeled ingredients in bowls on a marble countertop.

    Ingredients Needed and Substitutions

    • Dough: Rather than use hamburger buns, this recipe uses homemade pizza dough. You can also use store-bought, ready-made dough if you are short on time.
    • Sauce: We used traditional pizza sauce and drizzled a tasty ketchup-mustard hamburger sauce on top of the pizza!
    • Cheese: This pizza includes shredded mozzarella, diced American cheese, and shredded provolone cheese. You can also use shredded cheddar cheese in place of American cheese and parmesan in place of provolone cheese.
    • Meat: Rather than using pepperoni or sausage, a hamburger pizza uses cooked, crumbled ground beef! For the ultimate burger flavor, grill a couple of burgers and then crumble them to use on the pizza.
    • Pickles: We decided to add sliced pickles to our pizza even though Domino’s Pizza cheeseburger pizza does not include them. You can add the pickles after baking the pizza if you prefer.
    • Tomatoes: Diced tomatoes add to the cheeseburger flavor profile. We chose not to include diced onions, but they are another flavorful topping you can add.
    • Bacon: Another ingredient Dominos neglected to add is bacon bits. The best burgers always include bacon!
    • Garnish: This pizza is delicious with a drizzle of hamburger sauce on top! Or you can serve it on the side as a pizza dipping sauce.
    A pizza dough rolled out on a baking sheet.

    How To Make Cheeseburger Pizza

    Pizza Crust

    If you have a pizza stone, you can turn your oven into a pizza oven and get results that are closer to what you find at a pizza place. Preheat the pizza stone, along with the oven, so that the bottom of the crust bakes on a hot stone and gets crispy.

    The most difficult part of making pizzas this way is transferring the pizza onto the stone in the oven. We have a few tips to make this easier, as well as an alternative method for those of you who don’t have a pizza stone.

    • Pizza Peel: Put semolina flour on a pizza peel before adding your pizza dough crust. The dough should be able to slide around when you give the pizza peel a little shake. If it sticks, add more semolina flour underneath.
    • Cookie Sheet: If you don’t have a pizza peel, or your pizza peel is too small, as was the case at our house, you can use a cookie sheet instead. Roll out the crust on a silicone mat. Sprinkle semolina flour on a cookie sheet before adding the crust.
    • Pizza Stone Alternative: If you don’t have a baking stone, you can make the pizza on a greased baking sheet instead. The only difference is that you will need to prebake the crust for five minutes before adding the toppings.
    An uncooked pizza dough with red sauce and mozzarella cheese on it.

    Toppings

    Once the pizza crust is ready, quickly add the toppings before the dough starts to stick to the pan. Start with pizza sauce and shredded mozzarella.

    An uncooked pizza with meat and cheese on top.

    Then, add the cooked ground beef and diced American cheese.

    A cheeseburger pizza with tomatoes on top.

    Next, add the dill pickle slices and diced tomatoes.

    A cheeseburger pizza uncooked.

    Finally, sprinkle the top with shredded provolone cheese and bacon bits.

    A cooked cheeseburger pizza.

    Bake the Pizza

    Slide the pizza from the pizza peel or cookie sheet onto the pizza stone in the oven. Bake the pizza at 425˚F for 15-20 minutes.

    Or, if you want to cook the pizza on a baking sheet, cook it at 425˚F for 10-15 minutes since you prebaked the crust for 5 minutes already.

    A cooked cheeseburger pizza with burger sauce drizzled on top of it.

    Add Hamburger Sauce

    After removing the pizza from the oven, drizzle hamburger sauce over the pizza before serving.

    A serving utensil removes a slice from the cheeseburger pizza.

    Variations

    Everyone loves different things on their cheeseburgers, so why not make your own burger pizza? Here are a couple of variations to try:

    Hamburger Pizza

    To make a hamburger pizza, you’ll still want to include cheese since it is a pizza you are making! But keep the flavor mild and only use shredded mozzarella. Then add whatever hamburger toppings you want to make it your own!

    Big Mac Pizza

    A big mac pizza should include the making of a McDonald’s Big Mac which are double beef patties, cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, diced onions, sliced pickles, and sauce. So, when making the pizza top the crust with extra cooked and crumbled ground beef, shredded cheddar cheese, diced onions, and sliced pickles. After baking the pizza, add shredded lettuce and hamburger sauce.

    A cheeseburger pizza with burger sauce on top.

    Storage

    • Make Ahead: To prepare ahead of time, make the dough and store it in the fridge overnight. Allow the dough to come to room temperature before shaping it into a crust.
    • Refrigerator: Allow leftover pizza to cool and then store it in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
    • Freezer: You can store leftovers in a freezer-safe, airtight container or bag for 1-2 months. If you plan to freeze leftover cheeseburger pizza, don’t bake the pickles on the pizza since they won’t freeze well. Simply add them right before eating the pizza.
    • Reheating: Reheat leftover pizza in the oven, microwave, or air fryer.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Why not have a cheeseburger instead of making it a pizza?

    Because a cheeseburger pizza is a delicious alternative! The flavor profile is similar, but they are presented in a new way.

    Is Domino’s Cheeseburger Pizza still on the menu?

    It was available in 2020 and has possibly returned for limited time periods, but it is not currently on the menu in our area.

    What kind of sauce is on a bacon cheeseburger pizza?

    It varies from restaurant to restaurant. Some places use pizza sauce, others use bbq sauce, and some use ketchup-mustard sauce.

    A cooked pizza with meat and vegetables on top.

    More Copycat Recipes

    • Pizza Sticks used to be on the menu at Applebee’s back in 1994. They are thin, crispy sticks made from pizza dough with pepperoni and cheese on top.
    • This Nacho Fries recipe is a copycat of Taco Bell nacho fries that my family loves. Serve them with nacho cheese for dipping!
    • Our easy Alfredo Sauce recipe is an Olive Garden copycat that you can make at home without having to drive to the restaurant!
    • Buttered Noodles are a Noodles and Company copycat. Be sure to add parmesan chicken on top!
    A serving utensil with a slice of cheeseburger pizza on it.

    Cheeseburger Pizza

    This tasty Cheeseburger Pizza recipe is a Domino's copycat with beef, cheese, bacon, tomatoes, pickles, and burger sauce!
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6 people
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    Equipment

    pizza stone
    semolina flour

    Ingredients

    • 1 pizza dough
    • 2 tablespoon semolina flour needed if using pizza peel
    • 1 cup pizza sauce
    • 1 ½ cup shredded mozzarella
    • 1 cup cooked, crumbled ground beef
    • ½ cup diced American cheese
    • ½ cup sliced pickles
    • ¼ cup diced tomatoes
    • ¼ cup bacon bits
    • ¼ cup shredded provolone cheese
    • ¼ cup hamburger sauce

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 425˚F and place a pizza stone in the oven so that it can get hot. *See note one for an alternative method.
    • Roll the dough into a circle and place it on a cookie sheet (or pizza peel) sprinkled with semolina flour.
    • Top the crust with pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella, cooked ground beef, diced American cheese, sliced pickles, diced tomatoes, and bacon bits.
    • Slide the pizza onto the pizza stone in the oven and bake it at 425˚F for 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the crust is cooked.
    • Remove the pizza from the oven and drizzle it with hamburger sauce.

    Video

    Notes

    One: Pizza Stone Alternative

    To use a baking sheet instead of a pizza stone, spread the dough on a greased baking sheet. Partially bake the crust for five minutes at 425˚F. Then, add the toppings and return the pizza to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes.

    Two: Leftovers

    Store leftover pizza in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for 1-2 months. Reheat it in the oven, microwave, or air fryer.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2slices | Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 1373mg | Potassium: 341mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 560IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 330mg | Iron: 4mg
    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: American
    Author: Tonia Larson

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    About Tonia Larson

    Hi! I’m Tonia, the owner and recipe creator at The Gunny Sack, where I’ve shared easy recipes for busy people for 12+ years! My family-friendly meals, easy side dishes, and delicious desserts include mouthwatering photos, dynamic videos, and step-by-step instructions to help you cook at home.

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    Comments

    1. Lynn says

      January 12, 2020 at 12:10 pm

      Could these be refrigerated after they have been rolled it the dough to be cooked a bit later that day?

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        January 13, 2020 at 9:12 am

        Hi Lynn,

        I’ve never tried that but it would be convenient. I’m not sure how well the Pillsbury dough holds up once the can has been opened. I did a little searching online and one of the things I read said that if you wrap the dough in plastic wrap (in this case wrap tray pf pizza balls) you can store it in the fridge for up to 2 hours before the dough will start to deteriorate.

        Good luck!
        ~Tonia

        Reply
    2. Kim says

      May 13, 2015 at 8:42 pm

      I am going to make these for dinner this weekend

      Reply
    3. Restaurants Lancashire says

      December 1, 2014 at 2:27 am

      I made this recipe as directed the first time and it was wonderful.I love this bacon cheese burger pizza balls .nice idea.thanks for sharing with us..

      Reply
    4. Ruth says

      September 18, 2014 at 12:12 pm

      I wonder….I have a biscuit recipe that actually requires the biscuits to be frozen before cooking (minimum 1hr freeze, I’ve frozen them for up to several weeks for easy breakfast biscuits), I wonder if it would work with this to create a freeze-able “cook when ready” snack….

      Reply
    5. Kate says

      April 26, 2014 at 3:43 pm

      I think a baking powder biscuit recipe would work too – and it would be cheaper. I use the one in Joy of Cooking, but I found a recipe online here:

      http://www.canadianliving.com/food/baking_powder_biscuits.php

      Reply
    6. Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says

      January 17, 2014 at 6:44 pm

      These are such a fun dinner idea, Tonia…..any way you can switch it up is great when there are kids involved!!

      Reply
    7. Camilla says

      January 16, 2014 at 3:09 pm

      Hi

      Just for us foreigners, whats is refrigerator bisquit dough? Do Young have a recepie for the dough? Don’t Think we Can buy that here In DK 🙂

      Reply
      • DIM - Did it myself says

        January 19, 2014 at 1:50 am

        I will try today with pizza dough preparation as in Belgium we don’t have refrigerator biscuit dough.

        Reply
        • Tonia says

          January 19, 2014 at 8:28 am

          Wonderful! I hope you enjoy them!

          Reply
          • DIM - Did it myself says

            January 19, 2014 at 2:15 pm

            It works perfectly well. I did my dough with my bread machine.
            It was quite dry so I’ll put more cheese next time and won’t forget the oignons and the hamburger stuff.

            Reply
          • Kim says

            May 13, 2015 at 8:43 pm

            going try these this weekend they look so good and my family will eat them

            Reply
      • Tonia says

        January 19, 2014 at 8:33 am

        Hi Camilla,
        You are right! Pillsbury doesn’t sell their dough in other countries. When I visited the Pillsbury test kitchens, that is something I brought up to them. So, hopefully, one day they will! I would suggest using a light pizza dough instead.
        ~Tonia

        Reply
    8. Trina Lyn says

      September 3, 2013 at 10:42 am

      Making this recipe tonight for dinner. Love your style here at Gunny sack… the whole series of pizza balls/ect has been awesome. We tried your cheese bombs last week and they were indeed the bomb. lol. thanks for the ideas! 🙂

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        September 3, 2013 at 11:55 am

        Thanks so very much Trina! I am delighted to hear that they turned out for you.

        Reply
    9. Joy says

      July 22, 2013 at 5:02 pm

      I bet these would be good with left over turkey as well with a little stuffing mixed in. If I try that I’ll stop back and let you know.

      Reply
    10. maria rojas says

      February 17, 2013 at 4:54 am

      so this looks so good but my question would be do i have to bake them in a glass pie pan or can it be an aluminium foil one or can i even use a cookie sheet…does it really matter for this recipe?…i dont want to take a chance and mess them up lol

      Reply
      • Tonia L says

        February 17, 2013 at 2:10 pm

        I don’t think it matters what kind of pan but the baking time might change so just keep an eye on them. I’ve never tried using a cookie sheet but the following pizza biscuit wreath recipe by Pillsbury says to use a cookie sheet so it should work just fine! http://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/pizza-biscuit-wreath/5c1b1c8a-3006-46d3-a3e6-fb5e30a7d845?p=1

        Reply
      • maria rojas says

        February 18, 2013 at 3:55 pm

        thanks gonna try cooking them today! my 2 toddlers will love them 🙂

        Reply
    11. Sherry VanNess says

      February 17, 2013 at 12:47 am

      Just made them but put a Philly spin on it! Used Cheese Whiz and Cheesesteak! Really good! My family loved them. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Tonia L says

        February 17, 2013 at 2:03 pm

        Sounds excellent! I will have to give that one a try! Thank for sharing!

        Reply
    12. No Drama Mama says

      February 16, 2013 at 7:51 pm

      making for a party tomorrow… to distinguish between the pizza and the burger rolls… i am sprinking the burger rolls with sesame seeds. cant wait.

      Reply
      • Tonia L says

        February 16, 2013 at 9:37 pm

        Fantastic idea! I hope everyone enjoys them!

        Reply
    13. M.J. Powell says

      February 13, 2013 at 7:17 pm

      Oh yum!! These looks so good!!We would like to invite you to link up with us at our party. It goes live tonight: http://thebusybhive.blogspot.com/Thanks!!The Busy Bee’s,Myrna and Joye.

      Reply
    14. Lyuba @ Will Cook For Smiles says

      February 5, 2013 at 2:40 pm

      Can I have so now! Oh man, these made me HUNGRY! Great…now this is all I want, I must make them 🙂

      Reply
      • Tonia L says

        February 5, 2013 at 7:01 pm

        Thanks Lyuba! Give them a try this weekend when things slow down a bit!

        Reply
    15. Carmen Smith says

      February 3, 2013 at 7:21 pm

      Great idea! Another idea for leftover ground beef, and the kids will love them. can’t wait to try!mi

      Reply
    16. Carmen Smith says

      February 3, 2013 at 7:20 pm

      Great idea! Another idea for leftover ground beef, and the kids will love them. can’t wait to try!mi

      Reply
      • Tonia L says

        February 3, 2013 at 11:38 pm

        Good idea Carmen! The kids could even help you make them!

        Reply
    17. Liz Fourez says

      February 3, 2013 at 5:20 am

      Definitely saving this to try! I’m sure my family will love it! Thanks for sharing : )Love Always,Liz

      Reply
      • Tonia L says

        February 3, 2013 at 11:37 pm

        Thanks Liz!

        Reply
    18. TidyMom says

      February 3, 2013 at 3:09 am

      Thanks for linking up! these look delicious!I featured your post in my wrap up! http://tidymom.net/2013/super-bowl-recipes-party-ideas/Have a great weekend!

      Reply
      • Tonia L says

        February 3, 2013 at 4:08 am

        Thank you so much Cheryl! I am delighted to be included in your wrap up!

        Reply
    19. Rebecca @ Herons Crafts says

      January 30, 2013 at 6:54 pm

      These look so delicious! Thanks for your sweet comment on my blog! I am your newest follower!

      Reply
      • Tonia L says

        January 30, 2013 at 7:17 pm

        Thanks Rebecca! I am happy to have you here!

        Reply
    20. Shannah @ Just Us Four says

      January 30, 2013 at 6:03 pm

      Just when I think it couldn’t get any better than pizza balls, you give us these! These sound absolutely amazing. I can’t wait to try them.

      Reply
      • Tonia L says

        January 30, 2013 at 7:16 pm

        Yay! Let me know how they turn out!

        Reply
    21. Ali @craftyWImama says

      January 30, 2013 at 1:50 pm

      Yum! I’m trying to put together a ton of freezer meals for when I start a new job, and won’t have time to cook, and these are perfect! Thanks for sharing such delicious photos 🙂

      Reply
      • Tonia L says

        January 30, 2013 at 2:50 pm

        Great idea Ali! Are you going to be sharing any of your freezer meals? I’m always curious about what kind of meals work good for freezing.

        Reply
      • Ali @craftyWImama says

        January 30, 2013 at 3:34 pm

        Yes indeed! I’m doing a whole weeks worth of cooking and prepping, and working on a post about the adventure 🙂 Hoping to be done with round 1 by Sunday. Then onto round 2, which I think these cheeseburger balls will need to be added to!

        Reply

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