Big Mac Pizza Recipe
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What’s Up, Hungry People
What is this? A crossover recipe?
I LOVE me a Big Mac. They’re my guilty pleasure, though I try to refrain from eating at McDonald’s (fast food calories are not fun, y’all). But every few months, I get that itch for a Big Mac.
So to appease my taste buds for this forbidden fruit, I try to find other ways to create a Big Mac at home. Did you know that the “secret sauce” on a Big Mac is basically just a variation of Thousand Island dressing? In fact, I’ve heard that it’s really nothing more than mixing together mayo, ketchup, mustard, and pickles. Perhaps that will be my next copycat recipe! A signature Big Mac has finely minced onions, pickles, secret sauce, and lettuce, spread between three buns.
While my pizza only has one layer, and no lettuce, you can totally stack a few pieces on top of each other and make it a true Big Mac pizza (though stacking is totally optional!).
Here’s What You Need
- Raw pizza dough: Forms the base of the pizza.
- Ground beef: Adds the classic burger flavor.
- Thousand Island dressing: Acts as the “secret sauce.”
- Onion: Adds a savory crunch.
- Mozzarella: Melts to a gooey perfection.
- Bread & butter pickle slices: Adds sweetness and tang.
- American cheese slices: For that authentic cheeseburger taste.
- Flour: Prevents dough from sticking.
- Cornmeal: Keeps the pizza from sticking to the stone.
Let’s Cook
First things first, let’s get that oven heated up to 425°F. If you’re using a pizza stone, make sure to let it preheat in the oven for at least 30 minutes. This ensures a nice, crispy crust.
Cook the Beef
Grab a skillet and crank up the heat to high. Toss in your ground beef and cook it until it’s completely browned. Remember to crumble it as it cooks. Once it’s done, drain the beef in a colander and rinse off any excess fat. Set it aside for now.
Roll Out the Dough
Find a clean, flat surface and dust it with some flour. Roll out your pizza dough until it’s about a half-inch thick or approximately 16 inches in diameter.
Assemble the Pizza
If you have a pizza peel, assemble the pizza on that; if not, do it on the preheated pizza stone placed on a heatproof surface. Dust the surface with cornmeal to prevent sticking.
Sauce It Up
Spread a generous layer of Thousand Island dressing over the top of the pizza, but leave a little space around the edges for the crust. This will give you that classic Big Mac taste.
Add the Toppings
Sprinkle the cooked ground beef evenly over the pizza, followed by the minced onions and shredded mozzarella. Cut the American cheese slices into quarters and scatter them around the pizza. Finally, place the pickle slices on top.
Bake to Perfection
Carefully slide the pizza onto the pizza stone or place the stone back in the oven with the assembled pizza. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve and Enjoy
Slice up your Big Mac pizza and serve it with extra Thousand Island dressing on the side.
Tips for the Perfect Big Mac Pizza
- Preheat the Stone: Make sure your pizza stone is thoroughly preheated. This ensures a crispy, evenly cooked crust.
- Drain and Rinse the Beef: Rinsing off excess fat from the cooked ground beef prevents the pizza from becoming greasy.
- Even Layer of Sauce: Spread the Thousand Island dressing evenly but don’t overdo it. Too much sauce can make the pizza soggy.
- Cheese Placement: Scatter the American cheese slices evenly so every bite has that signature Big Mac taste.
- Cornmeal for Non-Stick: Dusting your pizza peel or stone with cornmeal keeps the dough from sticking and adds a slight crunch to the crust.
Alright, Hungry People, there you have it—a pizza that satisfies that Big Mac craving without the drive-thru guilt. This big mac pizza has all the best parts of a Big Mac but in pizza form. The best part? You can totally customize it with extra toppings if you’re feeling adventurous. Whether you stack it up or keep it classic, this pizza is sure to become a new favorite in your household. Serve it up with some extra Thousand Island dressing on the side, and you’re good to go!
Big Mac Pizza
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. If using a pizza stone, allow the stone to preheat in the oven for at least 30 minutes.
- In a skillet over high heat, cook and crumble the ground beef. When completely browned, drain the beef in a colander and rinse off the excess fat. Set aside.
- Dust a clean, flat surface with flour. Roll out the pizza dough until it is about a half-inch thick or approximately 16 inches round.
- Assemble the pizza on a pizza peel or on the preheated pizza stone on a heatproof surface. Dust with cornmeal.
- Spread the Thousand Island in an even layer over the top of the pizza, leaving room for a crust around the edges.
- Sprinkle the ground beef over the entirety of the pizza along with the onions and mozzarella cheese. Cut the American cheese slices into quarters and place sporadically around the top of the pizza. Repeat with the pickle slices.
- Slide the pizza onto the pizza stone or return the stone to the oven with the assembled pizza. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the pizza is turning golden brown around the crust and the cheese is melted.
- Serve pizza slices with additional Thousand Island on the side. Enjoy!
