Ingredients:
4 lbs ground beef
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup breadcrumbs (optional — for firmer patties)
2 tsp salt
2 tsp black pepper
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
2 large pizza crusts (store-bought or homemade, about 12 inches each)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup pizza sauce (or burger sauce for extra flavor)
8 slices cooked bacon (optional, but amazing)
1 cup pickles, sliced
1 cup diced tomatoes (optional)
½ cup diced red onion
Shredded lettuce for topping
Ketchup, mustard, or burger sauce for drizzling
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Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Make Burger Patties:
In a large bowl, mix ground beef, eggs, breadcrumbs (if using), salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Divide the meat mixture into 4 equal portions.
Shape each portion into a large patty roughly the same diameter as your pizza crusts.
3. Cook Patties:
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
Cook the patties for about 4–5 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through.
Remove and set aside on paper towels to drain any excess grease.
4. Assemble the Pizza Stack:
Place one pizza crust on a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza pan.
Spread a layer of pizza sauce on the crust, sprinkle with some cheddar and mozzarella.
Add 2 burger patties, sprinkle with more cheese, add bacon slices and some pickles.
Place the second pizza crust on top. Spread more sauce, cheese, then add the other 2 patties.
Top with remaining cheese, pickles, bacon, diced tomatoes, and red onion.
5. Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 10–15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the crust is crisp.
6. Finish:
Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
Top with shredded lettuce and drizzle with ketchup, mustard, or burger sauce.
7. Serve:
Slice like a pizza and serve with plenty of napkins — it’s a delicious, messy masterpiece!